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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,773.50 and 489,237.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,773.50 and 489,237.50 is: 670,883.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,773.50 : 489,237.50 = 489,237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,773.50/489,237.50 = 489,237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,773.50x = 489,237.50 × 489,237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,773.50x = 239,353,331,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,353,331,406.25/356,773.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,883.16

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