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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,771.50 and 418,354.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,771.50 and 418,354.50 is: 579,976.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,771.50 : 418,354.50 = 418,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,771.50/418,354.50 = 418,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,771.50x = 418,354.50 × 418,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,771.50x = 175,020,487,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,020,487,670.25/301,771.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,976.86

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