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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,785.50 and 586,845

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,785.50 and 586,845 is: 1,222,160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,785.50 : 586,845 = 586,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,785.50/586,845 = 586,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,785.50x = 586,845 × 586,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,785.50x = 344,387,054,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,387,054,025/281,785.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,160.31

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