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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,125.50 and 658,174.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,125.50 and 658,174.50 is: 1,433,820.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,125.50 : 658,174.50 = 658,174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,125.50/658,174.50 = 658,174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,125.50x = 658,174.50 × 658,174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,125.50x = 433,193,672,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,193,672,450.25/302,125.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433,820.29

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