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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,213.50 and 415,162.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,213.50 and 415,162.50 is: 545,074.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,213.50 : 415,162.50 = 415,162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,213.50/415,162.50 = 415,162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,213.50x = 415,162.50 × 415,162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,213.50x = 172,359,901,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,359,901,406.25/316,213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,074.46

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