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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,047.75 and 651,714.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,047.75 and 651,714.75 is: 1,410,846.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,047.75 : 651,714.75 = 651,714.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,047.75/651,714.75 = 651,714.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,047.75x = 651,714.75 × 651,714.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,047.75x = 424,732,115,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,732,115,367.56/301,047.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410,846.34

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