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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,706.50 and 664,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,706.50 and 664,611 is: 1,454,390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,706.50 : 664,611 = 664,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,706.50/664,611 = 664,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,706.50x = 664,611 × 664,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,706.50x = 441,707,781,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,707,781,321/303,706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,390.28

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