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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,460.50 and 489,325.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,460.50 and 489,325.50 is: 768,763.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,460.50 : 489,325.50 = 489,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,460.50/489,325.50 = 489,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,460.50x = 489,325.50 × 489,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,460.50x = 239,439,444,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,439,444,950.25/311,460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,763.44

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