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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,807.50 and 426,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,807.50 and 426,907 is: 642,159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,807.50 : 426,907 = 426,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,807.50/426,907 = 426,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,807.50x = 426,907 × 426,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,807.50x = 182,249,586,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,249,586,649/283,807.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,159.16

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