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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,033.50 and 400,180.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,033.50 and 400,180.50 is: 526,732.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,033.50 : 400,180.50 = 400,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,033.50/400,180.50 = 400,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,033.50x = 400,180.50 × 400,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,033.50x = 160,144,432,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,144,432,580.25/304,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,732.85

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