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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,506.50 and 399,303.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,506.50 and 399,303.75 is: 527,074.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,506.50 : 399,303.75 = 399,303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,506.50/399,303.75 = 399,303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,506.50x = 399,303.75 × 399,303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,506.50x = 159,443,484,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,443,484,764.06/302,506.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,074.57

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