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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,001 and 474,121.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,001 and 474,121.50 is: 713,620.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,001 : 474,121.50 = 474,121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,001/474,121.50 = 474,121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,001x = 474,121.50 × 474,121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,001x = 224,791,196,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,791,196,762.25/315,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,620.58

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