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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,413 and 660,700.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,413 and 660,700.50 is: 1,433,989.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,413 : 660,700.50 = 660,700.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,413/660,700.50 = 660,700.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,413x = 660,700.50 × 660,700.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,413x = 436,525,150,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,525,150,700.25/304,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433,989.85

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