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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,565.50 and 668,254.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,565.50 and 668,254.50 is: 1,471,063.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,565.50 : 668,254.50 = 668,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,565.50/668,254.50 = 668,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,565.50x = 668,254.50 × 668,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,565.50x = 446,564,076,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,564,076,770.25/303,565.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471,063.33

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