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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,055.50 and 465,853.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,055.50 and 465,853.50 is: 709,085.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,055.50 : 465,853.50 = 465,853.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,055.50/465,853.50 = 465,853.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,055.50x = 465,853.50 × 465,853.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,055.50x = 217,019,483,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,019,483,462.25/306,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,085.39

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