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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,901 and 445,567.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,901 and 445,567.50 is: 624,503.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,901 : 445,567.50 = 445,567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,901/445,567.50 = 445,567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,901x = 445,567.50 × 445,567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,901x = 198,530,397,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,530,397,056.25/317,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,503.85

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