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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,364.50 and 424,172.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,364.50 and 424,172.25 is: 637,198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,364.50 : 424,172.25 = 424,172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,364.50/424,172.25 = 424,172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,364.50x = 424,172.25 × 424,172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,364.50x = 179,922,097,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,922,097,670.06/282,364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,198.01

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