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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,748.50 and 676,851.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,748.50 and 676,851.50 is: 1,474,272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,748.50 : 676,851.50 = 676,851.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,748.50/676,851.50 = 676,851.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,748.50x = 676,851.50 × 676,851.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,748.50x = 458,127,953,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,127,953,052.25/310,748.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,272.45

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