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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,220 and 651,652.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,220 and 651,652.88 is: 1,405,107.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,220 : 651,652.88 = 651,652.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,220/651,652.88 = 651,652.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,220x = 651,652.88 × 651,652.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,220x = 424,651,469,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,651,469,495.77/302,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405,107.11

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