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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,066.50 and 412,830

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,066.50 and 412,830 is: 566,082.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,066.50 : 412,830 = 412,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,066.50/412,830 = 412,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,066.50x = 412,830 × 412,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,066.50x = 170,428,608,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,428,608,900/301,066.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,082.94

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