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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,282.50 and 656,769

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,282.50 and 656,769 is: 1,441,265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,282.50 : 656,769 = 656,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,282.50/656,769 = 656,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,282.50x = 656,769 × 656,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,282.50x = 431,345,519,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,345,519,361/299,282.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,265.42

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