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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,627.63 and 499,273.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,627.63 and 499,273.88 is: 729,666.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,627.63 : 499,273.88 = 499,273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,627.63/499,273.88 = 499,273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,627.63x = 499,273.88 × 499,273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,627.63x = 249,274,402,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,274,402,257.52/341,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,666.99

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