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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,706 and 667,412

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,706 and 667,412 is: 1,452,331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,706 : 667,412 = 667,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,706/667,412 = 667,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,706x = 667,412 × 667,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,706x = 445,438,777,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,438,777,744/306,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,331.48

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