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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,416.50 and 658,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,416.50 and 658,161 is: 1,418,312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,416.50 : 658,161 = 658,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,416.50/658,161 = 658,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,416.50x = 658,161 × 658,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,416.50x = 433,175,901,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,175,901,921/305,416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,312.05

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