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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,605 and 660,055.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,605 and 660,055.50 is: 1,430,289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,605 : 660,055.50 = 660,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,605/660,055.50 = 660,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,605x = 660,055.50 × 660,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,605x = 435,673,263,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,673,263,080.25/304,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,289.27

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