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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,048.75 and 619,713.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,048.75 and 619,713.75 is: 1,347,296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,048.75 : 619,713.75 = 619,713.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,048.75/619,713.75 = 619,713.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,048.75x = 619,713.75 × 619,713.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,048.75x = 384,045,131,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,045,131,939.06/285,048.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347,296.32

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