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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,540.50 and 668,251.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,540.50 and 668,251.50 is: 1,456,773.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,540.50 : 668,251.50 = 668,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,540.50/668,251.50 = 668,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,540.50x = 668,251.50 × 668,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,540.50x = 446,560,067,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,560,067,252.25/306,540.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,773.47

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