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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,600.50 and 662,974.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,600.50 and 662,974.50 is: 1,457,342.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,600.50 : 662,974.50 = 662,974.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,600.50/662,974.50 = 662,974.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,600.50x = 662,974.50 × 662,974.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,600.50x = 439,535,187,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,535,187,650.25/301,600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,342.37

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