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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,717.50 and 415,618.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,717.50 and 415,618.50 is: 572,518.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,717.50 : 415,618.50 = 415,618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,717.50/415,618.50 = 415,618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,717.50x = 415,618.50 × 415,618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,717.50x = 172,738,737,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,738,737,542.25/301,717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,518.13

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