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Finding the Third Proportional to 490,230 and 668,335.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 490,230 and 668,335.50 is: 911,148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,230 : 668,335.50 = 668,335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,230/668,335.50 = 668,335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,230x = 668,335.50 × 668,335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,230x = 446,672,340,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,672,340,560.25/490,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,148.52

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