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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,851.13 and 440,923.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,851.13 and 440,923.50 is: 682,509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,851.13 : 440,923.50 = 440,923.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,851.13/440,923.50 = 440,923.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,851.13x = 440,923.50 × 440,923.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,851.13x = 194,413,532,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,413,532,852.25/284,851.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,509.27

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