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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,881.50 and 498,872.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,881.50 and 498,872.25 is: 775,593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,881.50 : 498,872.25 = 498,872.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,881.50/498,872.25 = 498,872.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,881.50x = 498,872.25 × 498,872.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,881.50x = 248,873,521,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,873,521,820.06/320,881.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,593.24

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