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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,138 and 662,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,138 and 662,266 is: 1,423,376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,138 : 662,266 = 662,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,138/662,266 = 662,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,138x = 662,266 × 662,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,138x = 438,596,254,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,596,254,756/308,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,376.07

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