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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,149.50 and 607,204.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,149.50 and 607,204.50 is: 1,311,392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,149.50 : 607,204.50 = 607,204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,149.50/607,204.50 = 607,204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,149.50x = 607,204.50 × 607,204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,149.50x = 368,697,304,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,697,304,820.25/281,149.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311,392.35

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