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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,738 and 703,157.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,738 and 703,157.75 is: 1,627,820.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,738 : 703,157.75 = 703,157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,738/703,157.75 = 703,157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,738x = 703,157.75 × 703,157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,738x = 494,430,821,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,430,821,385.06/303,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627,820.10

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