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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,209 and 661,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,209 and 661,707 is: 1,429,925.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,209 : 661,707 = 661,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,209/661,707 = 661,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,209x = 661,707 × 661,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,209x = 437,856,153,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,856,153,849/306,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,925.81

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