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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,051 and 620,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,051 and 620,676 is: 1,250,567.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,051 : 620,676 = 620,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,051/620,676 = 620,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,051x = 620,676 × 620,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,051x = 385,238,696,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,238,696,976/308,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,567.92

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