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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,057 and 475,051.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,057 and 475,051.50 is: 737,359.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,057 : 475,051.50 = 475,051.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,057/475,051.50 = 475,051.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,057x = 475,051.50 × 475,051.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,057x = 225,673,927,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,673,927,652.25/306,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,359.14

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