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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,960.50 and 460,687.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,960.50 and 460,687.50 is: 689,156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,960.50 : 460,687.50 = 460,687.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,960.50/460,687.50 = 460,687.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,960.50x = 460,687.50 × 460,687.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,960.50x = 212,232,972,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,232,972,656.25/307,960.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,156.48

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