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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,899.50 and 660,813

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,899.50 and 660,813 is: 1,441,645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,899.50 : 660,813 = 660,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,899.50/660,813 = 660,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,899.50x = 660,813 × 660,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,899.50x = 436,673,820,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,673,820,969/302,899.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,645.90

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