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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,930.50 and 637,199

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,930.50 and 637,199 is: 1,340,315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,930.50 : 637,199 = 637,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,930.50/637,199 = 637,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,930.50x = 637,199 × 637,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,930.50x = 406,022,565,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,022,565,601/302,930.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340,315.90

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