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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,788 and 667,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,788 and 667,552 is: 1,452,552.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,788 : 667,552 = 667,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,788/667,552 = 667,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,788x = 667,552 × 667,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,788x = 445,625,672,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,625,672,704/306,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,552.49

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