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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,410.38 and 660,693.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,410.38 and 660,693.38 is: 1,433,971.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,410.38 : 660,693.38 = 660,693.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,410.38/660,693.38 = 660,693.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,410.38x = 660,693.38 × 660,693.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,410.38x = 436,515,735,768.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,515,735,768.89/304,410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433,971.28

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