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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,099.63 and 658,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,099.63 and 658,125 is: 1,433,727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,099.63 : 658,125 = 658,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,099.63/658,125 = 658,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,099.63x = 658,125 × 658,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,099.63x = 433,128,515,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,128,515,625/302,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433,727.42

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