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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,840 and 634,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,840 and 634,982 is: 1,314,046.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,840 : 634,982 = 634,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,840/634,982 = 634,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,840x = 634,982 × 634,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,840x = 403,202,140,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,202,140,324/306,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,046.87

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