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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,673.25 and 660,193.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,673.25 and 660,193.88 is: 1,430,568.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,673.25 : 660,193.88 = 660,193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,673.25/660,193.88 = 660,193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,673.25x = 660,193.88 × 660,193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,673.25x = 435,855,952,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,855,952,587.52/304,673.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,568.49

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