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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,008 and 660,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,008 and 660,672 is: 1,421,746.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,008 : 660,672 = 660,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,008/660,672 = 660,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,008x = 660,672 × 660,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,008x = 436,487,491,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,487,491,584/307,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421,746.31

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