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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,675.50 and 425,814.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,675.50 and 425,814.75 is: 639,174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,675.50 : 425,814.75 = 425,814.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,675.50/425,814.75 = 425,814.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,675.50x = 425,814.75 × 425,814.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,675.50x = 181,318,201,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,318,201,317.56/283,675.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,174.70

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