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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,777.50 and 418,363.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,777.50 and 418,363.50 is: 579,990.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,777.50 : 418,363.50 = 418,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,777.50/418,363.50 = 418,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,777.50x = 418,363.50 × 418,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,777.50x = 175,028,018,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,028,018,132.25/301,777.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,990.28

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