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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,753 and 455,557.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,753 and 455,557.50 is: 669,993.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,753 : 455,557.50 = 455,557.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,753/455,557.50 = 455,557.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,753x = 455,557.50 × 455,557.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,753x = 207,532,635,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,532,635,806.25/309,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,993.95

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