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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,562 and 651,803.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,562 and 651,803.63 is: 1,404,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,562 : 651,803.63 = 651,803.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,562/651,803.63 = 651,803.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,562x = 651,803.63 × 651,803.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,562x = 424,847,965,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,847,965,563.14/302,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404,168.29

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