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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,186.50 and 704,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,186.50 and 704,169 is: 1,630,098.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,186.50 : 704,169 = 704,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,186.50/704,169 = 704,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,186.50x = 704,169 × 704,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,186.50x = 495,853,980,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,853,980,561/304,186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630,098.58

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