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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,765.50 and 655,431

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,765.50 and 655,431 is: 1,423,588.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,765.50 : 655,431 = 655,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,765.50/655,431 = 655,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,765.50x = 655,431 × 655,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,765.50x = 429,589,795,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,589,795,761/301,765.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,588.17

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