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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,913 and 422,977.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,913 and 422,977.50 is: 627,945.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,913 : 422,977.50 = 422,977.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,913/422,977.50 = 422,977.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,913x = 422,977.50 × 422,977.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,913x = 178,909,965,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,909,965,506.25/284,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,945.95

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