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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,737 and 628,276.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,737 and 628,276.50 is: 1,308,196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,737 : 628,276.50 = 628,276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,737/628,276.50 = 628,276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,737x = 628,276.50 × 628,276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,737x = 394,731,360,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,731,360,452.25/301,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,196.74

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