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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,672.13 and 660,191.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,672.13 and 660,191.81 is: 1,430,564.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,672.13 : 660,191.81 = 660,191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,672.13/660,191.81 = 660,191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,672.13x = 660,191.81 × 660,191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,672.13x = 435,853,229,292.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,853,229,292.04/304,672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,564.84

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