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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,960.50 and 658,480.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,960.50 and 658,480.88 is: 1,407,963.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,960.50 : 658,480.88 = 658,480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,960.50/658,480.88 = 658,480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,960.50x = 658,480.88 × 658,480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,960.50x = 433,597,062,740.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,597,062,740.77/307,960.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407,963.24

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