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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,041.50 and 511,042.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,041.50 and 511,042.50 is: 786,541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,041.50 : 511,042.50 = 511,042.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,041.50/511,042.50 = 511,042.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,041.50x = 511,042.50 × 511,042.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,041.50x = 261,164,436,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,164,436,806.25/332,041.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,541.55

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