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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,151.06 and 441,375.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,151.06 and 441,375.69 is: 683,190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,151.06 : 441,375.69 = 441,375.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,151.06/441,375.69 = 441,375.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,151.06x = 441,375.69 × 441,375.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,151.06x = 194,812,497,516.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,812,497,516.10/285,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,190.50

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