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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,079.50 and 441,291

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,079.50 and 441,291 is: 642,530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,079.50 : 441,291 = 441,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,079.50/441,291 = 441,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,079.50x = 441,291 × 441,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,079.50x = 194,737,746,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,737,746,681/303,079.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,530.25

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