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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,786 and 657,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,786 and 657,288 is: 1,408,237.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,786 : 657,288 = 657,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,786/657,288 = 657,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,786x = 657,288 × 657,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,786x = 432,027,514,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,027,514,944/306,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408,237.39

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