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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,179.06 and 660,145.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,179.06 and 660,145.22 is: 1,437,407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,179.06 : 660,145.22 = 660,145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,179.06/660,145.22 = 660,145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,179.06x = 660,145.22 × 660,145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,179.06x = 435,791,709,838.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,791,709,838.49/303,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,407.01

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