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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,490.50 and 498,218.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,490.50 and 498,218.25 is: 774,504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,490.50 : 498,218.25 = 498,218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,490.50/498,218.25 = 498,218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,490.50x = 498,218.25 × 498,218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,490.50x = 248,221,424,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,221,424,633.06/320,490.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,504.78

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