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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,717 and 489,148.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,717 and 489,148.50 is: 670,745.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,717 : 489,148.50 = 489,148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,717/489,148.50 = 489,148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,717x = 489,148.50 × 489,148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,717x = 239,266,255,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,266,255,052.25/356,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,745.31

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