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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,870.75 and 660,793.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,870.75 and 660,793.50 is: 1,451,281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,870.75 : 660,793.50 = 660,793.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,870.75/660,793.50 = 660,793.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,870.75x = 660,793.50 × 660,793.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,870.75x = 436,648,049,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,648,049,642.25/300,870.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,281.16

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