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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,580 and 411,136.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,580 and 411,136.50 is: 558,639.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,580 : 411,136.50 = 411,136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,580/411,136.50 = 411,136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,580x = 411,136.50 × 411,136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,580x = 169,033,221,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,033,221,632.25/302,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,639.77

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