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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,631.50 and 498,867.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,631.50 and 498,867.75 is: 667,869.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,631.50 : 498,867.75 = 498,867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,631.50/498,867.75 = 498,867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,631.50x = 498,867.75 × 498,867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,631.50x = 248,869,031,990.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,869,031,990.06/372,631.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,869.01

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