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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,572.13 and 658,367.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,572.13 and 658,367.44 is: 1,432,543.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,572.13 : 658,367.44 = 658,367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,572.13/658,367.44 = 658,367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,572.13x = 658,367.44 × 658,367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,572.13x = 433,447,682,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,447,682,760.32/302,572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,543.34

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