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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,067.50 and 430,248.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,067.50 and 430,248.75 is: 604,814.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,067.50 : 430,248.75 = 430,248.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,067.50/430,248.75 = 430,248.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,067.50x = 430,248.75 × 430,248.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,067.50x = 185,113,986,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,113,986,876.56/306,067.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,814.25

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