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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,444.63 and 574,350.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,444.63 and 574,350.75 is: 1,172,091.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,444.63 : 574,350.75 = 574,350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,444.63/574,350.75 = 574,350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,444.63x = 574,350.75 × 574,350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,444.63x = 329,878,784,025.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,878,784,025.56/281,444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,091.26

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