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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,610 and 651,901.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,610 and 651,901.50 is: 1,404,367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,610 : 651,901.50 = 651,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,610/651,901.50 = 651,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,610x = 651,901.50 × 651,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,610x = 424,975,565,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,975,565,702.25/302,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404,367.22

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