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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,009.50 and 460,148.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,009.50 and 460,148.50 is: 761,616.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,009.50 : 460,148.50 = 460,148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,009.50/460,148.50 = 460,148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,009.50x = 460,148.50 × 460,148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,009.50x = 211,736,642,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,736,642,052.25/278,009.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,616.57

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