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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,974.50 and 657,148.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,974.50 and 657,148.50 is: 1,393,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,974.50 : 657,148.50 = 657,148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,974.50/657,148.50 = 657,148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,974.50x = 657,148.50 × 657,148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,974.50x = 431,844,151,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,844,151,052.25/309,974.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393,160.25

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