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Finding the Third Proportional to 225,218.50 and 489,376.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 225,218.50 and 489,376.50 is: 1,063,364.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,218.50 : 489,376.50 = 489,376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,218.50/489,376.50 = 489,376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,218.50x = 489,376.50 × 489,376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,218.50x = 239,489,358,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,489,358,752.25/225,218.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063,364.50

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