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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,347 and 455,911.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,347 and 455,911.50 is: 689,753.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,347 : 455,911.50 = 455,911.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,347/455,911.50 = 455,911.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,347x = 455,911.50 × 455,911.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,347x = 207,855,295,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,855,295,832.25/301,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,753.99

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