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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,225 and 652,041.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,225 and 652,041.50 is: 1,411,430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,225 : 652,041.50 = 652,041.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,225/652,041.50 = 652,041.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,225x = 652,041.50 × 652,041.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,225x = 425,158,117,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,158,117,722.25/301,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,430.39

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