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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,366.50 and 414,931.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,366.50 and 414,931.50 is: 534,075.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,366.50 : 414,931.50 = 414,931.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,366.50/414,931.50 = 414,931.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,366.50x = 414,931.50 × 414,931.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,366.50x = 172,168,149,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,168,149,692.25/322,366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,075.81

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