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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,302 and 413,155.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,302 and 413,155.50 is: 566,532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,302 : 413,155.50 = 413,155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,302/413,155.50 = 413,155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,302x = 413,155.50 × 413,155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,302x = 170,697,467,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,697,467,180.25/301,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,532.80

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