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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,970.69 and 412,705.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,970.69 and 412,705.13 is: 565,920.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,970.69 : 412,705.13 = 412,705.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,970.69/412,705.13 = 412,705.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,970.69x = 412,705.13 × 412,705.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,970.69x = 170,325,520,201.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,325,520,201.27/300,970.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,920.63

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