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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,092 and 649,183.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,092 and 649,183.50 is: 1,399,702.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,092 : 649,183.50 = 649,183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,092/649,183.50 = 649,183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,092x = 649,183.50 × 649,183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,092x = 421,439,216,672.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,439,216,672.25/301,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399,702.47

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