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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,347.50 and 467,095.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,347.50 and 467,095.50 is: 714,524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,347.50 : 467,095.50 = 467,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,347.50/467,095.50 = 467,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,347.50x = 467,095.50 × 467,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,347.50x = 218,178,206,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,178,206,120.25/305,347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,524.29

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