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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,853.50 and 442,288.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,853.50 and 442,288.50 is: 650,213.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,853.50 : 442,288.50 = 442,288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,853.50/442,288.50 = 442,288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,853.50x = 442,288.50 × 442,288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,853.50x = 195,619,117,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,619,117,232.25/300,853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,213.87

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