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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,581.56 and 627,979.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,581.56 and 627,979.50 is: 1,307,633.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,581.56 : 627,979.50 = 627,979.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,581.56/627,979.50 = 627,979.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,581.56x = 627,979.50 × 627,979.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,581.56x = 394,358,252,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,358,252,420.25/301,581.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,633.83

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