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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,231 and 652,051.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,231 and 652,051.50 is: 1,411,445.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,231 : 652,051.50 = 652,051.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,231/652,051.50 = 652,051.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,231x = 652,051.50 × 652,051.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,231x = 425,171,158,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,171,158,652.25/301,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,445.56

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