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Finding the Third Proportional to 282,409.88 and 620,797.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 282,409.88 and 620,797.50 is: 1,364,646.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,409.88 : 620,797.50 = 620,797.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,409.88/620,797.50 = 620,797.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,409.88x = 620,797.50 × 620,797.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,409.88x = 385,389,536,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,389,536,006.25/282,409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364,646.11

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