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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,774.50 and 652,551.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,774.50 and 652,551.75 is: 1,411,066.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,774.50 : 652,551.75 = 652,551.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,774.50/652,551.75 = 652,551.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,774.50x = 652,551.75 × 652,551.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,774.50x = 425,823,786,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,823,786,428.06/301,774.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411,066.17

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