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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,043 and 620,664.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,043 and 620,664.75 is: 1,250,555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,043 : 620,664.75 = 620,664.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,043/620,664.75 = 620,664.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,043x = 620,664.75 × 620,664.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,043x = 385,224,731,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,224,731,892.56/308,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,555.06

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