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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,168.50 and 482,161.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,168.50 and 482,161.50 is: 735,303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,168.50 : 482,161.50 = 482,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,168.50/482,161.50 = 482,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,168.50x = 482,161.50 × 482,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,168.50x = 232,479,712,082.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,479,712,082.25/316,168.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,303.21

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