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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,469.50 and 682,486.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,469.50 and 682,486.50 is: 1,462,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,469.50 : 682,486.50 = 682,486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,469.50/682,486.50 = 682,486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,469.50x = 682,486.50 × 682,486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,469.50x = 465,787,822,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,787,822,682.25/318,469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,582.20

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