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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,443.50 and 489,187.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,443.50 and 489,187.50 is: 786,038.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,443.50 : 489,187.50 = 489,187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,443.50/489,187.50 = 489,187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,443.50x = 489,187.50 × 489,187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,443.50x = 239,304,410,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,304,410,156.25/304,443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,038.82

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