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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,950 and 423,463.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,950 and 423,463.50 is: 631,524.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,950 : 423,463.50 = 423,463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,950/423,463.50 = 423,463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,950x = 423,463.50 × 423,463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,950x = 179,321,335,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,321,335,832.25/283,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,524.34

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