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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,033.94 and 615,741.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,033.94 and 615,741.75 is: 1,330,150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,033.94 : 615,741.75 = 615,741.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,033.94/615,741.75 = 615,741.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,033.94x = 615,741.75 × 615,741.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,033.94x = 379,137,902,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,137,902,693.06/285,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,150.04

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