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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,211 and 661,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,211 and 661,711 is: 1,429,933.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,211 : 661,711 = 661,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,211/661,711 = 661,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,211x = 661,711 × 661,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,211x = 437,861,447,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,861,447,521/306,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,933.76

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