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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,230 and 668,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,230 and 668,316 is: 1,453,784.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,230 : 668,316 = 668,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,230/668,316 = 668,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,230x = 668,316 × 668,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,230x = 446,646,275,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,646,275,856/307,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453,784.71

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