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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,372 and 673,219.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,372 and 673,219.50 is: 1,479,327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,372 : 673,219.50 = 673,219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,372/673,219.50 = 673,219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,372x = 673,219.50 × 673,219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,372x = 453,224,495,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,224,495,180.25/306,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,327.40

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