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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,336.50 and 409,251.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,336.50 and 409,251.75 is: 555,813.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,336.50 : 409,251.75 = 409,251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,336.50/409,251.75 = 409,251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,336.50x = 409,251.75 × 409,251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,336.50x = 167,486,994,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,486,994,878.06/301,336.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,813.83

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