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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,269 and 607,302.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,269 and 607,302.50 is: 964,808.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,269 : 607,302.50 = 607,302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,269/607,302.50 = 607,302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,269x = 607,302.50 × 607,302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,269x = 368,816,326,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,816,326,506.25/382,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964,808.36

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