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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,915.63 and 672,999.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,915.63 and 672,999.75 is: 1,480,567.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,915.63 : 672,999.75 = 672,999.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,915.63/672,999.75 = 672,999.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,915.63x = 672,999.75 × 672,999.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,915.63x = 452,928,663,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,928,663,500.06/305,915.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,567.28

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