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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,508.50 and 669,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,508.50 and 669,767 is: 1,473,153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,508.50 : 669,767 = 669,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,508.50/669,767 = 669,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,508.50x = 669,767 × 669,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,508.50x = 448,587,834,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,587,834,289/304,508.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,153.74

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