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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,316 and 499,225.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,316 and 499,225.50 is: 711,432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,316 : 499,225.50 = 499,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,316/499,225.50 = 499,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,316x = 499,225.50 × 499,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,316x = 249,226,099,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,226,099,850.25/350,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,432.25

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