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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,199.63 and 615,704.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,199.63 and 615,704.63 is: 1,338,604.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,199.63 : 615,704.63 = 615,704.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,199.63/615,704.63 = 615,704.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,199.63x = 615,704.63 × 615,704.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,199.63x = 379,092,185,246.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,092,185,246.39/283,199.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338,604.12

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