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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,974.50 and 638,734.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,974.50 and 638,734.50 is: 1,307,740.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,974.50 : 638,734.50 = 638,734.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,974.50/638,734.50 = 638,734.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,974.50x = 638,734.50 × 638,734.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,974.50x = 407,981,761,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,981,761,490.25/311,974.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,740.73

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