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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,661.50 and 432,573

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,661.50 and 432,573 is: 616,210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,661.50 : 432,573 = 432,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,661.50/432,573 = 432,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,661.50x = 432,573 × 432,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,661.50x = 187,119,400,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,119,400,329/303,661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,210.49

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