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Finding the Third Proportional to 490,333.50 and 675,236.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 490,333.50 and 675,236.25 is: 929,865.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,333.50 : 675,236.25 = 675,236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,333.50/675,236.25 = 675,236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,333.50x = 675,236.25 × 675,236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,333.50x = 455,943,993,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,943,993,314.06/490,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929,865.07

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