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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,576.50 and 603,123

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,576.50 and 603,123 is: 1,206,186.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,576.50 : 603,123 = 603,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,576.50/603,123 = 603,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,576.50x = 603,123 × 603,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,576.50x = 363,757,353,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,757,353,129/301,576.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206,186.00

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