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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,031.50 and 605,044.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,031.50 and 605,044.50 is: 1,284,345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,031.50 : 605,044.50 = 605,044.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,031.50/605,044.50 = 605,044.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,031.50x = 605,044.50 × 605,044.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,031.50x = 366,078,846,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,078,846,980.25/285,031.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284,345.23

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