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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,609.50 and 670,133.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,609.50 and 670,133.25 is: 1,519,161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,609.50 : 670,133.25 = 670,133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,609.50/670,133.25 = 670,133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,609.50x = 670,133.25 × 670,133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,609.50x = 449,078,572,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,078,572,755.56/295,609.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519,161.50

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