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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,866.50 and 637,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,866.50 and 637,110 is: 1,340,224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,866.50 : 637,110 = 637,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,866.50/637,110 = 637,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,866.50x = 637,110 × 637,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,866.50x = 405,909,152,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,909,152,100/302,866.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340,224.66

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