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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,370 and 667,312.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,370 and 667,312.50 is: 1,458,250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,370 : 667,312.50 = 667,312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,370/667,312.50 = 667,312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,370x = 667,312.50 × 667,312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,370x = 445,305,972,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,305,972,656.25/305,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,250.56

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