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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,799.63 and 439,469.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,799.63 and 439,469.63 is: 680,527.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,799.63 : 439,469.63 = 439,469.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,799.63/439,469.63 = 439,469.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,799.63x = 439,469.63 × 439,469.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,799.63x = 193,133,551,297.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,133,551,297.64/283,799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,527.86

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