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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,828.50 and 663,963

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,828.50 and 663,963 is: 1,446,212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,828.50 : 663,963 = 663,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,828.50/663,963 = 663,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,828.50x = 663,963 × 663,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,828.50x = 440,846,865,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,846,865,369/304,828.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,212.76

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