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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,260.50 and 663,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,260.50 and 663,069 is: 1,440,279.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,260.50 : 663,069 = 663,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,260.50/663,069 = 663,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,260.50x = 663,069 × 663,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,260.50x = 439,660,498,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,660,498,761/305,260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,279.69

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