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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,755 and 481,072.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,755 and 481,072.50 is: 751,996.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,755 : 481,072.50 = 481,072.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,755/481,072.50 = 481,072.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,755x = 481,072.50 × 481,072.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,755x = 231,430,750,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,430,750,256.25/307,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,996.72

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