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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,018.50 and 664,323.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,018.50 and 664,323.50 is: 1,423,546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,018.50 : 664,323.50 = 664,323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,018.50/664,323.50 = 664,323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,018.50x = 664,323.50 × 664,323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,018.50x = 441,325,712,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,325,712,652.25/310,018.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,546.38

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