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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,620 and 466,600.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,620 and 466,600.50 is: 721,822.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,620 : 466,600.50 = 466,600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,620/466,600.50 = 466,600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,620x = 466,600.50 × 466,600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,620x = 217,716,026,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,716,026,600.25/301,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,822.25

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