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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,306.75 and 488,451.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,306.75 and 488,451.75 is: 756,676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,306.75 : 488,451.75 = 488,451.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,306.75/488,451.75 = 488,451.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,306.75x = 488,451.75 × 488,451.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,306.75x = 238,585,112,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,585,112,078.06/315,306.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,676.20

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