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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,771.50 and 700,933.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,771.50 and 700,933.50 is: 1,612,052.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,771.50 : 700,933.50 = 700,933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,771.50/700,933.50 = 700,933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,771.50x = 700,933.50 × 700,933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,771.50x = 491,307,771,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,307,771,422.25/304,771.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612,052.87

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