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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,973.50 and 626,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,973.50 and 626,430 is: 1,278,333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,973.50 : 626,430 = 626,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,973.50/626,430 = 626,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,973.50x = 626,430 × 626,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,973.50x = 392,414,544,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,414,544,900/306,973.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,333.62

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