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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,714.50 and 494,107.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,714.50 and 494,107.50 is: 749,558.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,714.50 : 494,107.50 = 494,107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,714.50/494,107.50 = 494,107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,714.50x = 494,107.50 × 494,107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,714.50x = 244,142,221,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,142,221,556.25/325,714.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,558.96

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