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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,956.50 and 430,092.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,956.50 and 430,092.75 is: 604,595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,956.50 : 430,092.75 = 430,092.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,956.50/430,092.75 = 430,092.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,956.50x = 430,092.75 × 430,092.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,956.50x = 184,979,773,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,979,773,602.56/305,956.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,595.01

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