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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,416.50 and 430,395.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,416.50 and 430,395.19 is: 618,670.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,416.50 : 430,395.19 = 430,395.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,416.50/430,395.19 = 430,395.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,416.50x = 430,395.19 × 430,395.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,416.50x = 185,240,017,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,240,017,423.16/299,416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,670.04

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