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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,298.50 and 474,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,298.50 and 474,358 is: 725,158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,298.50 : 474,358 = 474,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,298.50/474,358 = 474,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,298.50x = 474,358 × 474,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,298.50x = 225,015,512,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,015,512,164/310,298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,158.23

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