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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,463.75 and 574,389

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,463.75 and 574,389 is: 1,172,167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,463.75 : 574,389 = 574,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,463.75/574,389 = 574,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,463.75x = 574,389 × 574,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,463.75x = 329,922,723,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,922,723,321/281,463.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,167.72

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