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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,611.50 and 428,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,611.50 and 428,787 is: 645,997.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,611.50 : 428,787 = 428,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,611.50/428,787 = 428,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,611.50x = 428,787 × 428,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,611.50x = 183,858,291,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,858,291,369/284,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,997.41

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