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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,810 and 669,166.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,810 and 669,166.50 is: 1,450,030.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,810 : 669,166.50 = 669,166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,810/669,166.50 = 669,166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,810x = 669,166.50 × 669,166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,810x = 447,783,804,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,783,804,722.25/308,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,030.13

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