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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,669.50 and 595,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,669.50 and 595,725 is: 1,176,414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,669.50 : 595,725 = 595,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,669.50/595,725 = 595,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,669.50x = 595,725 × 595,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,669.50x = 354,888,275,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,888,275,625/301,669.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,414.17

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