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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,140 and 662,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,140 and 662,270 is: 1,423,384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,140 : 662,270 = 662,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,140/662,270 = 662,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,140x = 662,270 × 662,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,140x = 438,601,552,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,601,552,900/308,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,384.02

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