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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,247.75 and 489,150.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,247.75 and 489,150.50 is: 756,584.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,247.75 : 489,150.50 = 489,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,247.75/489,150.50 = 489,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,247.75x = 489,150.50 × 489,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,247.75x = 239,268,211,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,268,211,650.25/316,247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,584.71

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