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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,362 and 455,485.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,362 and 455,485.50 is: 649,629.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,362 : 455,485.50 = 455,485.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,362/455,485.50 = 455,485.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,362x = 455,485.50 × 455,485.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,362x = 207,467,040,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,467,040,710.25/319,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,629.70

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