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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,430.50 and 622,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,430.50 and 622,150 is: 1,365,663.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,430.50 : 622,150 = 622,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,430.50/622,150 = 622,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,430.50x = 622,150 × 622,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,430.50x = 387,070,622,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,070,622,500/283,430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365,663.27

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