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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,681.50 and 668,438.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,681.50 and 668,438.50 is: 1,466,482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,681.50 : 668,438.50 = 668,438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,681.50/668,438.50 = 668,438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,681.50x = 668,438.50 × 668,438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,681.50x = 446,810,028,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,810,028,282.25/304,681.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,482.30

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