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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,795.50 and 426,885

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,795.50 and 426,885 is: 642,120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,795.50 : 426,885 = 426,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,795.50/426,885 = 426,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,795.50x = 426,885 × 426,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,795.50x = 182,230,803,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,230,803,225/283,795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,120.13

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