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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,626.50 and 660,047

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,626.50 and 660,047 is: 1,430,151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,626.50 : 660,047 = 660,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,626.50/660,047 = 660,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,626.50x = 660,047 × 660,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,626.50x = 435,662,042,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,662,042,209/304,626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,151.49

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