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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,794.50 and 450,015.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,794.50 and 450,015.75 is: 619,698.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,794.50 : 450,015.75 = 450,015.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,794.50/450,015.75 = 450,015.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,794.50x = 450,015.75 × 450,015.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,794.50x = 202,514,175,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,514,175,248.06/326,794.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,698.85

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