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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,600.50 and 660,048.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,600.50 and 660,048.50 is: 1,430,280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,600.50 : 660,048.50 = 660,048.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,600.50/660,048.50 = 660,048.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,600.50x = 660,048.50 × 660,048.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,600.50x = 435,664,022,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,664,022,352.25/304,600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,280.06

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