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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,818 and 447,547.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,818 and 447,547.50 is: 663,640.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,818 : 447,547.50 = 447,547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,818/447,547.50 = 447,547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,818x = 447,547.50 × 447,547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,818x = 200,298,764,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,298,764,756.25/301,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,640.89

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