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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,290.50 and 665,014.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,290.50 and 665,014.50 is: 1,477,642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,290.50 : 665,014.50 = 665,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,290.50/665,014.50 = 665,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,290.50x = 665,014.50 × 665,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,290.50x = 442,244,285,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,244,285,210.25/299,290.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,642.24

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