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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,055.50 and 619,393.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,055.50 and 619,393.50 is: 1,345,872.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,055.50 : 619,393.50 = 619,393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,055.50/619,393.50 = 619,393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,055.50x = 619,393.50 × 619,393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,055.50x = 383,648,307,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,648,307,842.25/285,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345,872.32

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