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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,353.50 and 650,774.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,353.50 and 650,774.25 is: 1,505,249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,353.50 : 650,774.25 = 650,774.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,353.50/650,774.25 = 650,774.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,353.50x = 650,774.25 × 650,774.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,353.50x = 423,507,124,463.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,507,124,463.06/281,353.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,249.18

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