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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,281.50 and 403,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,281.50 and 403,785 is: 544,779.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,281.50 : 403,785 = 403,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,281.50/403,785 = 403,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,281.50x = 403,785 × 403,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,281.50x = 163,042,326,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,042,326,225/299,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,779.17

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