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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,254.63 and 498,651.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,254.63 and 498,651.19 is: 684,514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,254.63 : 498,651.19 = 498,651.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,254.63/498,651.19 = 498,651.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,254.63x = 498,651.19 × 498,651.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,254.63x = 248,653,006,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,653,006,795.16/363,254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,514.36

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