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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,308 and 413,164.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,308 and 413,164.50 is: 566,546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,308 : 413,164.50 = 413,164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,308/413,164.50 = 413,164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,308x = 413,164.50 × 413,164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,308x = 170,704,904,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,704,904,060.25/301,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,546.21

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