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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,038 and 660,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,038 and 660,732 is: 1,421,865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,038 : 660,732 = 660,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,038/660,732 = 660,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,038x = 660,732 × 660,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,038x = 436,566,775,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,566,775,824/307,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421,865.62

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