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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,117.50 and 454,227.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,117.50 and 454,227.75 is: 685,190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,117.50 : 454,227.75 = 454,227.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,117.50/454,227.75 = 454,227.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,117.50x = 454,227.75 × 454,227.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,117.50x = 206,322,848,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,322,848,870.06/301,117.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,190.49

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