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Finding the Third Proportional to 490,217.50 and 675,057.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 490,217.50 and 675,057.50 is: 929,592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,217.50 : 675,057.50 = 675,057.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,217.50/675,057.50 = 675,057.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,217.50x = 675,057.50 × 675,057.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,217.50x = 455,702,628,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,702,628,306.25/490,217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929,592.74

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