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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,131.69 and 664,508.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,131.69 and 664,508.63 is: 1,447,151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,131.69 : 664,508.63 = 664,508.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,131.69/664,508.63 = 664,508.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,131.69x = 664,508.63 × 664,508.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,131.69x = 441,571,712,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,571,712,699.39/305,131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447,151.28

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