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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,923.63 and 449,124.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,923.63 and 449,124.75 is: 698,153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,923.63 : 449,124.75 = 449,124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,923.63/449,124.75 = 449,124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,923.63x = 449,124.75 × 449,124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,923.63x = 201,713,041,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,713,041,062.56/288,923.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,153.50

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