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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,844 and 489,316.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,844 and 489,316.50 is: 670,967.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,844 : 489,316.50 = 489,316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,844/489,316.50 = 489,316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,844x = 489,316.50 × 489,316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,844x = 239,430,637,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,430,637,172.25/356,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,967.25

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