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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,371 and 455,113.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,371 and 455,113.50 is: 687,286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,371 : 455,113.50 = 455,113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,371/455,113.50 = 455,113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,371x = 455,113.50 × 455,113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,371x = 207,128,297,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,128,297,882.25/301,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,286.76

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