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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,234.50 and 652,065

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,234.50 and 652,065 is: 1,411,487.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,234.50 : 652,065 = 652,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,234.50/652,065 = 652,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,234.50x = 652,065 × 652,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,234.50x = 425,188,764,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,188,764,225/301,234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,487.61

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