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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,825 and 656,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,825 and 656,298 is: 1,403,819.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,825 : 656,298 = 656,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,825/656,298 = 656,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,825x = 656,298 × 656,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,825x = 430,727,064,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,727,064,804/306,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403,819.98

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