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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,558 and 665,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,558 and 665,660 is: 1,440,714.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,558 : 665,660 = 665,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,558/665,660 = 665,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,558x = 665,660 × 665,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,558x = 443,103,235,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,103,235,600/307,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,714.39

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