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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,230 and 638,985

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,230 and 638,985 is: 1,328,977.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,230 : 638,985 = 638,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,230/638,985 = 638,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,230x = 638,985 × 638,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,230x = 408,301,830,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,301,830,225/307,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,977.74

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