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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,293 and 455,026.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,293 and 455,026.50 is: 687,201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,293 : 455,026.50 = 455,026.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,293/455,026.50 = 455,026.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,293x = 455,026.50 × 455,026.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,293x = 207,049,115,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,049,115,702.25/301,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,201.88

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