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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,468 and 712,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,468 and 712,170 is: 1,654,939.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,468 : 712,170 = 712,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,468/712,170 = 712,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,468x = 712,170 × 712,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,468x = 507,186,108,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,186,108,900/306,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654,939.86

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