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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,611 and 439,092.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,611 and 439,092.50 is: 679,812.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,611 : 439,092.50 = 439,092.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,611/439,092.50 = 439,092.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,611x = 439,092.50 × 439,092.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,611x = 192,802,223,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,802,223,556.25/283,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,812.22

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