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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,464 and 658,235.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,464 and 658,235.50 is: 1,418,412.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,464 : 658,235.50 = 658,235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,464/658,235.50 = 658,235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,464x = 658,235.50 × 658,235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,464x = 433,273,973,460.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,273,973,460.25/305,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418,412.56

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