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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,154.50 and 660,129.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,154.50 and 660,129.50 is: 1,437,455.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,154.50 : 660,129.50 = 660,129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,154.50/660,129.50 = 660,129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,154.50x = 660,129.50 × 660,129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,154.50x = 435,770,956,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,770,956,770.25/303,154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,455.02

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