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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,064.50 and 619,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,064.50 and 619,413 is: 1,345,914.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,064.50 : 619,413 = 619,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,064.50/619,413 = 619,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,064.50x = 619,413 × 619,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,064.50x = 383,672,464,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,672,464,569/285,064.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345,914.57

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