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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,938.25 and 657,878.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,938.25 and 657,878.50 is: 1,535,102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,938.25 : 657,878.50 = 657,878.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,938.25/657,878.50 = 657,878.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,938.25x = 657,878.50 × 657,878.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,938.25x = 432,804,120,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,804,120,762.25/281,938.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535,102.53

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