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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,727 and 489,162.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,727 and 489,162.50 is: 670,764.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,727 : 489,162.50 = 489,162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,727/489,162.50 = 489,162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,727x = 489,162.50 × 489,162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,727x = 239,279,951,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,279,951,406.25/356,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,764.90

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