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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,491.50 and 418,349.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,491.50 and 418,349.50 is: 628,443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,491.50 : 418,349.50 = 418,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,491.50/418,349.50 = 418,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,491.50x = 418,349.50 × 418,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,491.50x = 175,016,304,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,016,304,150.25/278,491.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,443.97

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