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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,007.75 and 495,007.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,007.75 and 495,007.50 is: 1,065,322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,007.75 : 495,007.50 = 495,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,007.75/495,007.50 = 495,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,007.75x = 495,007.50 × 495,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,007.75x = 245,032,425,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,032,425,056.25/230,007.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065,322.47

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