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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,044 and 652,366.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,044 and 652,366.50 is: 1,399,738.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,044 : 652,366.50 = 652,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,044/652,366.50 = 652,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,044x = 652,366.50 × 652,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,044x = 425,582,050,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,582,050,322.25/304,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399,738.36

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