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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,936.50 and 607,269.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,936.50 and 607,269.50 is: 1,298,798.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,936.50 : 607,269.50 = 607,269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,936.50/607,269.50 = 607,269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,936.50x = 607,269.50 × 607,269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,936.50x = 368,776,245,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,776,245,630.25/283,936.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,798.31

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