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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,289.50 and 621,441

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,289.50 and 621,441 is: 1,368,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,289.50 : 621,441 = 621,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,289.50/621,441 = 621,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,289.50x = 621,441 × 621,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,289.50x = 386,188,916,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,188,916,481/282,289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368,059.80

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