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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,849.50 and 455,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,849.50 and 455,220 is: 635,953.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,849.50 : 455,220 = 455,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,849.50/455,220 = 455,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,849.50x = 455,220 × 455,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,849.50x = 207,225,248,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,225,248,400/325,849.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,953.86

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