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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,666.59 and 660,180.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,666.59 and 660,180.94 is: 1,430,543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,666.59 : 660,180.94 = 660,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,666.59/660,180.94 = 660,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,666.59x = 660,180.94 × 660,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,666.59x = 435,838,870,238.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,838,870,238.38/304,666.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,543.68

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