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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,037.50 and 425,445.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,037.50 and 425,445.75 is: 641,773.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,037.50 : 425,445.75 = 425,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,037.50/425,445.75 = 425,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,037.50x = 425,445.75 × 425,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,037.50x = 181,004,086,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,004,086,193.06/282,037.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,773.12

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