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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,575.50 and 567,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,575.50 and 567,759 is: 1,144,809.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,575.50 : 567,759 = 567,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,575.50/567,759 = 567,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,575.50x = 567,759 × 567,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,575.50x = 322,350,282,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,350,282,081/281,575.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144,809.41

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