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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,822.50 and 455,179.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,822.50 and 455,179.50 is: 635,893.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,822.50 : 455,179.50 = 455,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,822.50/455,179.50 = 455,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,822.50x = 455,179.50 × 455,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,822.50x = 207,188,377,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,188,377,220.25/325,822.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,893.40

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