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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,152.50 and 398,664.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,152.50 and 398,664.50 is: 557,362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,152.50 : 398,664.50 = 398,664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,152.50/398,664.50 = 398,664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,152.50x = 398,664.50 × 398,664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,152.50x = 158,933,383,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,933,383,560.25/285,152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,362.76

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