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Finding the Third Proportional to 235,666.50 and 498,628.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 235,666.50 and 498,628.50 is: 1,055,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,666.50 : 498,628.50 = 498,628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,666.50/498,628.50 = 498,628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,666.50x = 498,628.50 × 498,628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,666.50x = 248,630,381,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,630,381,012.25/235,666.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055,009.43

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