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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,220 and 638,320.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,220 and 638,320.50 is: 1,334,948.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,220 : 638,320.50 = 638,320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,220/638,320.50 = 638,320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,220x = 638,320.50 × 638,320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,220x = 407,453,060,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,453,060,720.25/305,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334,948.76

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