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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,095 and 443,320.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,095 and 443,320.50 is: 652,727.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,095 : 443,320.50 = 443,320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,095/443,320.50 = 443,320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,095x = 443,320.50 × 443,320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,095x = 196,533,065,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,533,065,720.25/301,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,727.76

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