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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,853.94 and 660,723.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,853.94 and 660,723.75 is: 1,441,473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,853.94 : 660,723.75 = 660,723.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,853.94/660,723.75 = 660,723.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,853.94x = 660,723.75 × 660,723.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,853.94x = 436,555,873,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,555,873,814.06/302,853.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,473.33

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