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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,231.25 and 455,514.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,231.25 and 455,514.75 is: 753,888.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,231.25 : 455,514.75 = 455,514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,231.25/455,514.75 = 455,514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,231.25x = 455,514.75 × 455,514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,231.25x = 207,493,687,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,493,687,467.56/275,231.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,888.55

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