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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,548.50 and 439,627.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,548.50 and 439,627.50 is: 638,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,548.50 : 439,627.50 = 439,627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,548.50/439,627.50 = 439,627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,548.50x = 439,627.50 × 439,627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,548.50x = 193,272,338,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,272,338,756.25/302,548.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,814.40

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