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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,458.81 and 627,726.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,458.81 and 627,726.38 is: 1,307,111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,458.81 : 627,726.38 = 627,726.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,458.81/627,726.38 = 627,726.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,458.81x = 627,726.38 × 627,726.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,458.81x = 394,040,401,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,040,401,870.64/301,458.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,111.90

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