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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,716.75 and 415,617.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,716.75 and 415,617.75 is: 572,517.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,716.75 : 415,617.75 = 415,617.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,716.75/415,617.75 = 415,617.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,716.75x = 415,617.75 × 415,617.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,716.75x = 172,738,114,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,738,114,115.06/301,716.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,517.48

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