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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,611 and 662,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,611 and 662,726 is: 1,423,169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,611 : 662,726 = 662,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,611/662,726 = 662,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,611x = 662,726 × 662,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,611x = 439,205,751,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,205,751,076/308,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,169.46

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