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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,234.50 and 627,414.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,234.50 and 627,414.75 is: 1,306,786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,234.50 : 627,414.75 = 627,414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,234.50/627,414.75 = 627,414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,234.50x = 627,414.75 × 627,414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,234.50x = 393,649,268,517.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,649,268,517.56/301,234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,786.80

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