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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,771.50 and 628,329

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,771.50 and 628,329 is: 1,308,265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,771.50 : 628,329 = 628,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,771.50/628,329 = 628,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,771.50x = 628,329 × 628,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,771.50x = 394,797,332,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,797,332,241/301,771.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308,265.80

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