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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,677 and 660,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,677 and 660,010 is: 1,420,429.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,677 : 660,010 = 660,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,677/660,010 = 660,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,677x = 660,010 × 660,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,677x = 435,613,200,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,613,200,100/306,677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,429.96

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