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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,901 and 660,820.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,901 and 660,820.50 is: 1,441,671.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,901 : 660,820.50 = 660,820.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,901/660,820.50 = 660,820.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,901x = 660,820.50 × 660,820.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,901x = 436,683,733,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,683,733,220.25/302,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,671.48

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