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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,636 and 670,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,636 and 670,272 is: 1,465,139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,636 : 670,272 = 670,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,636/670,272 = 670,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,636x = 670,272 × 670,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,636x = 449,264,553,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,264,553,984/306,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,139.62

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