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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,106.50 and 450,660.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,106.50 and 450,660.50 is: 674,495.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,106.50 : 450,660.50 = 450,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,106.50/450,660.50 = 450,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,106.50x = 450,660.50 × 450,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,106.50x = 203,094,886,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,094,886,260.25/301,106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,495.19

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