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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,310.25 and 661,108.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,310.25 and 661,108.50 is: 1,436,246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,310.25 : 661,108.50 = 661,108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,310.25/661,108.50 = 661,108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,310.25x = 661,108.50 × 661,108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,310.25x = 437,064,448,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,064,448,772.25/304,310.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436,246.23

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