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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,351 and 660,211.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,351 and 660,211.50 is: 1,436,880.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,351 : 660,211.50 = 660,211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,351/660,211.50 = 660,211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,351x = 660,211.50 × 660,211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,351x = 435,879,224,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,879,224,732.25/303,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,880.79

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