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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,597.50 and 660,042.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,597.50 and 660,042.75 is: 1,430,269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,597.50 : 660,042.75 = 660,042.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,597.50/660,042.75 = 660,042.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,597.50x = 660,042.75 × 660,042.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,597.50x = 435,656,431,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,656,431,827.56/304,597.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,269.23

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