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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,093 and 484,177.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,093 and 484,177.50 is: 751,147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,093 : 484,177.50 = 484,177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,093/484,177.50 = 484,177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,093x = 484,177.50 × 484,177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,093x = 234,427,851,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,427,851,506.25/312,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,147.42

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