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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,082 and 666,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,082 and 666,708 is: 1,442,796.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,082 : 666,708 = 666,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,082/666,708 = 666,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,082x = 666,708 × 666,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,082x = 444,499,557,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,499,557,264/308,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,796.26

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