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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,768.50 and 655,438.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,768.50 and 655,438.50 is: 1,423,606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,768.50 : 655,438.50 = 655,438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,768.50/655,438.50 = 655,438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,768.50x = 655,438.50 × 655,438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,768.50x = 429,599,627,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,599,627,282.25/301,768.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,606.60

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