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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,879.81 and 660,768.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,879.81 and 660,768.19 is: 1,441,544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,879.81 : 660,768.19 = 660,768.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,879.81/660,768.19 = 660,768.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,879.81x = 660,768.19 × 660,768.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,879.81x = 436,614,597,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,614,597,612.04/302,879.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,544.07

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