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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,550 and 657,913.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,550 and 657,913.50 is: 1,416,626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,550 : 657,913.50 = 657,913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,550/657,913.50 = 657,913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,550x = 657,913.50 × 657,913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,550x = 432,850,173,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,850,173,482.25/305,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416,626.32

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