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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,955.50 and 430,091.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,955.50 and 430,091.50 is: 604,593.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,955.50 : 430,091.50 = 430,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,955.50/430,091.50 = 430,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,955.50x = 430,091.50 × 430,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,955.50x = 184,978,698,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,978,698,372.25/305,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,593.47

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