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Finding the Third Proportional to 245,245.50 and 390,469.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 245,245.50 and 390,469.50 is: 621,689.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,245.50 : 390,469.50 = 390,469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,245.50/390,469.50 = 390,469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,245.50x = 390,469.50 × 390,469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,245.50x = 152,466,430,430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,466,430,430.25/245,245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,689.00

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