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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,545.13 and 664,129.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,545.13 and 664,129.13 is: 1,457,856.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,545.13 : 664,129.13 = 664,129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,545.13/664,129.13 = 664,129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,545.13x = 664,129.13 × 664,129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,545.13x = 441,067,494,673.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,067,494,673.27/302,545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,856.89

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