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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,651.63 and 626,276.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,651.63 and 626,276.25 is: 1,392,578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,651.63 : 626,276.25 = 626,276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,651.63/626,276.25 = 626,276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,651.63x = 626,276.25 × 626,276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,651.63x = 392,221,941,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,221,941,314.06/281,651.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392,578.30

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