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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,061 and 454,591.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,061 and 454,591.50 is: 681,887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,061 : 454,591.50 = 454,591.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,061/454,591.50 = 454,591.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,061x = 454,591.50 × 454,591.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,061x = 206,653,431,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,653,431,872.25/303,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,887.25

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