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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,099.50 and 432,785.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,099.50 and 432,785.25 is: 622,063.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,099.50 : 432,785.25 = 432,785.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,099.50/432,785.25 = 432,785.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,099.50x = 432,785.25 × 432,785.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,099.50x = 187,303,072,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,303,072,617.56/301,099.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,063.71

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