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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,483.50 and 430,308.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,483.50 and 430,308.50 is: 626,652.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,483.50 : 430,308.50 = 430,308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,483.50/430,308.50 = 430,308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,483.50x = 430,308.50 × 430,308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,483.50x = 185,165,405,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,165,405,172.25/295,483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,652.27

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