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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,570 and 438,571.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,570 and 438,571.50 is: 633,609.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,570 : 438,571.50 = 438,571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,570/438,571.50 = 438,571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,570x = 438,571.50 × 438,571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,570x = 192,344,960,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,344,960,612.25/303,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,609.91

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