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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,124.50 and 662,986.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,124.50 and 662,986.50 is: 1,541,611.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,124.50 : 662,986.50 = 662,986.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,124.50/662,986.50 = 662,986.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,124.50x = 662,986.50 × 662,986.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,124.50x = 439,551,099,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,551,099,182.25/285,124.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541,611.12

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