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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,301.50 and 660,123

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,301.50 and 660,123 is: 1,436,730.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,301.50 : 660,123 = 660,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,301.50/660,123 = 660,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,301.50x = 660,123 × 660,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,301.50x = 435,762,375,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,762,375,129/303,301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,730.04

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