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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,253 and 498,703.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,253 and 498,703.50 is: 831,086.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,253 : 498,703.50 = 498,703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,253/498,703.50 = 498,703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,253x = 498,703.50 × 498,703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,253x = 248,705,180,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,705,180,912.25/299,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,086.68

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