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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,799 and 657,112.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,799 and 657,112.50 is: 1,426,018.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,799 : 657,112.50 = 657,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,799/657,112.50 = 657,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,799x = 657,112.50 × 657,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,799x = 431,796,837,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,796,837,656.25/302,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,018.04

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