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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,315.50 and 445,205.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,315.50 and 445,205.25 is: 651,323.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,315.50 : 445,205.25 = 445,205.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,315.50/445,205.25 = 445,205.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,315.50x = 445,205.25 × 445,205.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,315.50x = 198,207,714,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,207,714,627.56/304,315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,323.10

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