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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,477.25 and 611,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,477.25 and 611,124 is: 1,312,838.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,477.25 : 611,124 = 611,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,477.25/611,124 = 611,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,477.25x = 611,124 × 611,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,477.25x = 373,472,543,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,472,543,376/284,477.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312,838.00

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