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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,220 and 665,186.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,220 and 665,186.50 is: 1,430,932.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,220 : 665,186.50 = 665,186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,220/665,186.50 = 665,186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,220x = 665,186.50 × 665,186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,220x = 442,473,079,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,473,079,782.25/309,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430,932.93

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