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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,590.88 and 583,132.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,590.88 and 583,132.50 is: 1,207,580.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,590.88 : 583,132.50 = 583,132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,590.88/583,132.50 = 583,132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,590.88x = 583,132.50 × 583,132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,590.88x = 340,043,512,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,043,512,556.25/281,590.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207,580.01

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