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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,441.50 and 660,285.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,441.50 and 660,285.50 is: 1,441,524.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,441.50 : 660,285.50 = 660,285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,441.50/660,285.50 = 660,285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,441.50x = 660,285.50 × 660,285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,441.50x = 435,976,941,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,976,941,510.25/302,441.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,524.86

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