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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,611.50 and 495,841.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,611.50 and 495,841.50 is: 707,280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,611.50 : 495,841.50 = 495,841.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,611.50/495,841.50 = 495,841.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,611.50x = 495,841.50 × 495,841.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,611.50x = 245,858,793,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,858,793,122.25/347,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,280.38

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