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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,928 and 661,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,928 and 661,692 is: 1,421,878.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,928 : 661,692 = 661,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,928/661,692 = 661,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,928x = 661,692 × 661,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,928x = 437,836,302,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,836,302,864/307,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421,878.83

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