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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,954.50 and 430,090.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,954.50 and 430,090.50 is: 604,592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,954.50 : 430,090.50 = 430,090.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,954.50/430,090.50 = 430,090.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,954.50x = 430,090.50 × 430,090.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,954.50x = 184,977,838,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,977,838,190.25/305,954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,592.64

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