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Finding the Third Proportional to 440,203.50 and 700,249.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 440,203.50 and 700,249.50 is: 1,113,915.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,203.50 : 700,249.50 = 700,249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,203.50/700,249.50 = 700,249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,203.50x = 700,249.50 × 700,249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,203.50x = 490,349,362,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,349,362,250.25/440,203.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,915.18

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