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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,103 and 659,034.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,103 and 659,034.50 is: 1,405,118.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,103 : 659,034.50 = 659,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,103/659,034.50 = 659,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,103x = 659,034.50 × 659,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,103x = 434,326,472,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,326,472,190.25/309,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405,118.92

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