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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,035.50 and 612,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,035.50 and 612,351 is: 1,320,165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,035.50 : 612,351 = 612,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,035.50/612,351 = 612,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,035.50x = 612,351 × 612,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,035.50x = 374,973,747,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,973,747,201/284,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,165.08

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