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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,941.50 and 442,955.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,941.50 and 442,955.25 is: 688,595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,941.50 : 442,955.25 = 442,955.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,941.50/442,955.25 = 442,955.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,941.50x = 442,955.25 × 442,955.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,941.50x = 196,209,353,502.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,209,353,502.56/284,941.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,595.22

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