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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,806.50 and 624,382.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,806.50 and 624,382.50 is: 1,383,408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,806.50 : 624,382.50 = 624,382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,806.50/624,382.50 = 624,382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,806.50x = 624,382.50 × 624,382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,806.50x = 389,853,506,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,853,506,306.25/281,806.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383,408.50

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