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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,161.63 and 445,045.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,161.63 and 445,045.50 is: 622,531.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,161.63 : 445,045.50 = 445,045.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,161.63/445,045.50 = 445,045.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,161.63x = 445,045.50 × 445,045.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,161.63x = 198,065,497,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,065,497,070.25/318,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,531.07

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