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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,001.50 and 668,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,001.50 and 668,727 is: 1,461,417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,001.50 : 668,727 = 668,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,001.50/668,727 = 668,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,001.50x = 668,727 × 668,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,001.50x = 447,195,800,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,195,800,529/306,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,417.02

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