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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,314 and 665,170.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,314 and 665,170.50 is: 1,439,738.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,314 : 665,170.50 = 665,170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,314/665,170.50 = 665,170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,314x = 665,170.50 × 665,170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,314x = 442,451,794,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,451,794,070.25/307,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439,738.49

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