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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,773.50 and 703,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,773.50 and 703,260 is: 1,628,103.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,773.50 : 703,260 = 703,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,773.50/703,260 = 703,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,773.50x = 703,260 × 703,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,773.50x = 494,574,627,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,574,627,600/303,773.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628,103.27

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