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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,412.25 and 650,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,412.25 and 650,148 is: 1,402,373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,412.25 : 650,148 = 650,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,412.25/650,148 = 650,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,412.25x = 650,148 × 650,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,412.25x = 422,692,421,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,692,421,904/301,412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402,373.07

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