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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,231.50 and 453,031.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,231.50 and 453,031.50 is: 661,562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,231.50 : 453,031.50 = 453,031.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,231.50/453,031.50 = 453,031.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,231.50x = 453,031.50 × 453,031.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,231.50x = 205,237,539,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,237,539,992.25/310,231.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,562.54

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