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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,749 and 489,195.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,749 and 489,195.50 is: 670,814.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,749 : 489,195.50 = 489,195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,749/489,195.50 = 489,195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,749x = 489,195.50 × 489,195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,749x = 239,312,237,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,312,237,220.25/356,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,814.04

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