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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,354.50 and 650,776.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,354.50 and 650,776.50 is: 1,505,254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,354.50 : 650,776.50 = 650,776.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,354.50/650,776.50 = 650,776.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,354.50x = 650,776.50 × 650,776.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,354.50x = 423,510,052,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,510,052,952.25/281,354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505,254.24

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