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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,852.50 and 665,809.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,852.50 and 665,809.50 is: 1,426,085.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,852.50 : 665,809.50 = 665,809.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,852.50/665,809.50 = 665,809.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,852.50x = 665,809.50 × 665,809.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,852.50x = 443,302,290,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,302,290,290.25/310,852.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,085.65

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