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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,554 and 665,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,554 and 665,652 is: 1,440,698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,554 : 665,652 = 665,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,554/665,652 = 665,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,554x = 665,652 × 665,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,554x = 443,092,585,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,092,585,104/307,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,698.50

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