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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,853.94 and 663,999.40

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,853.94 and 663,999.40 is: 1,446,250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,853.94 : 663,999.40 = 663,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,853.94/663,999.40 = 663,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,853.94x = 663,999.40 × 663,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,853.94x = 440,895,201,125.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,895,201,125.36/304,853.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,250.62

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