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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,726.38 and 421,569.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,726.38 and 421,569.88 is: 626,382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,726.38 : 421,569.88 = 421,569.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,726.38/421,569.88 = 421,569.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,726.38x = 421,569.88 × 421,569.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,726.38x = 177,721,159,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,721,159,507.52/283,726.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,382.23

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