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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,031.50 and 663,999.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,031.50 and 663,999.50 is: 1,435,993.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,031.50 : 663,999.50 = 663,999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,031.50/663,999.50 = 663,999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,031.50x = 663,999.50 × 663,999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,031.50x = 440,895,336,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,895,336,000.25/307,031.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,993.82

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