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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,081 and 661,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,081 and 661,344 is: 1,428,954.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,081 : 661,344 = 661,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,081/661,344 = 661,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,081x = 661,344 × 661,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,081x = 437,375,886,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,375,886,336/306,081
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428,954.71

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