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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,552.50 and 644,827.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,552.50 and 644,827.50 is: 1,313,534.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,552.50 : 644,827.50 = 644,827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,552.50/644,827.50 = 644,827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,552.50x = 644,827.50 × 644,827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,552.50x = 415,802,504,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,802,504,756.25/316,552.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313,534.10

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