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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,803.50 and 622,804.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,803.50 and 622,804.50 is: 1,361,940.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,803.50 : 622,804.50 = 622,804.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,803.50/622,804.50 = 622,804.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,803.50x = 622,804.50 × 622,804.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,803.50x = 387,885,445,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,885,445,220.25/284,803.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,940.58

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