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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,126.50 and 482,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,126.50 and 482,301 is: 726,632.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,126.50 : 482,301 = 482,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,126.50/482,301 = 482,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,126.50x = 482,301 × 482,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,126.50x = 232,614,254,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,614,254,601/320,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,632.30

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