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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,058 and 712,627.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,058 and 712,627.50 is: 1,664,725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,058 : 712,627.50 = 712,627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,058/712,627.50 = 712,627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,058x = 712,627.50 × 712,627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,058x = 507,837,953,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,837,953,756.25/305,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664,725.90

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