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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,262.50 and 498,661.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,262.50 and 498,661.50 is: 684,527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,262.50 : 498,661.50 = 498,661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,262.50/498,661.50 = 498,661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,262.50x = 498,661.50 × 498,661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,262.50x = 248,663,291,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,663,291,582.25/363,262.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,527.83

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