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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,925.50 and 465,127.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,925.50 and 465,127.50 is: 704,873.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,925.50 : 465,127.50 = 465,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,925.50/465,127.50 = 465,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,925.50x = 465,127.50 × 465,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,925.50x = 216,343,591,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,343,591,256.25/306,925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,873.30

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