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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,886.69 and 650,738.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,886.69 and 650,738.81 is: 1,393,483.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,886.69 : 650,738.81 = 650,738.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,886.69/650,738.81 = 650,738.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,886.69x = 650,738.81 × 650,738.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,886.69x = 423,461,002,093.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,461,002,093.91/303,886.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393,483.23

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