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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,905.50 and 661,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,905.50 and 661,325 is: 1,439,101.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,905.50 : 661,325 = 661,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,905.50/661,325 = 661,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,905.50x = 661,325 × 661,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,905.50x = 437,350,755,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,350,755,625/303,905.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,101.15

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