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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,012.50 and 415,033.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,012.50 and 415,033.75 is: 606,498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,012.50 : 415,033.75 = 415,033.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,012.50/415,033.75 = 415,033.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,012.50x = 415,033.75 × 415,033.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,012.50x = 172,253,013,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,253,013,639.06/284,012.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,498.00

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