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Finding the Third Proportional to 314,338.50 and 643,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 314,338.50 and 643,203 is: 1,316,129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,338.50 : 643,203 = 643,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,338.50/643,203 = 643,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,338.50x = 643,203 × 643,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,338.50x = 413,710,099,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,710,099,209/314,338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316,129.27

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