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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,700 and 667,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,700 and 667,400 is: 1,452,307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,700 : 667,400 = 667,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,700/667,400 = 667,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,700x = 667,400 × 667,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,700x = 445,422,760,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,422,760,000/306,700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,307.66

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