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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,830.75 and 639,633.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,830.75 and 639,633.75 is: 1,355,499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,830.75 : 639,633.75 = 639,633.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,830.75/639,633.75 = 639,633.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,830.75x = 639,633.75 × 639,633.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,830.75x = 409,131,334,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,131,334,139.06/301,830.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,499.18

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