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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,606 and 658,951

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,606 and 658,951 is: 1,411,599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,606 : 658,951 = 658,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,606/658,951 = 658,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,606x = 658,951 × 658,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,606x = 434,216,420,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,216,420,401/307,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,599.32

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