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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,439 and 622,167.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,439 and 622,167.50 is: 1,365,699.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,439 : 622,167.50 = 622,167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,439/622,167.50 = 622,167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,439x = 622,167.50 × 622,167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,439x = 387,092,398,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,092,398,056.25/283,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365,699.14

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