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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,216.50 and 451,838.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,216.50 and 451,838.25 is: 677,777.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,216.50 : 451,838.25 = 451,838.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,216.50/451,838.25 = 451,838.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,216.50x = 451,838.25 × 451,838.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,216.50x = 204,157,804,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,157,804,163.06/301,216.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,777.63

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