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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,689 and 447,314.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,689 and 447,314.63 is: 663,233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,689 : 447,314.63 = 447,314.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,689/447,314.63 = 447,314.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,689x = 447,314.63 × 447,314.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,689x = 200,090,373,738.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,090,373,738.89/301,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,233.91

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