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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,005 and 468,112.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,005 and 468,112.50 is: 727,992.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,005 : 468,112.50 = 468,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,005/468,112.50 = 468,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,005x = 468,112.50 × 468,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,005x = 219,129,312,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,129,312,656.25/301,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,992.27

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