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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,729.50 and 628,261.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,729.50 and 628,261.50 is: 1,308,166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,729.50 : 628,261.50 = 628,261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,729.50/628,261.50 = 628,261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,729.50x = 628,261.50 × 628,261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,729.50x = 394,712,512,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,712,512,382.25/301,729.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,166.79

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