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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,136 and 662,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,136 and 662,262 is: 1,423,368.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,136 : 662,262 = 662,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,136/662,262 = 662,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,136x = 662,262 × 662,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,136x = 438,590,956,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,590,956,644/308,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,368.11

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