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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,788.50 and 586,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,788.50 and 586,851 is: 1,222,172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,788.50 : 586,851 = 586,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,788.50/586,851 = 586,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,788.50x = 586,851 × 586,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,788.50x = 344,394,096,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,394,096,201/281,788.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222,172.29

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