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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,184.50 and 672,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,184.50 and 672,147 is: 1,475,520.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,184.50 : 672,147 = 672,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,184.50/672,147 = 672,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,184.50x = 672,147 × 672,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,184.50x = 451,781,589,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,781,589,609/306,184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,520.77

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