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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,712 and 489,140.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,712 and 489,140.50 is: 670,732.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,712 : 489,140.50 = 489,140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,712/489,140.50 = 489,140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,712x = 489,140.50 × 489,140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,712x = 239,258,428,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,258,428,740.25/356,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,732.77

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