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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,270.75 and 444,264.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,270.75 and 444,264.75 is: 691,873.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,270.75 : 444,264.75 = 444,264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,270.75/444,264.75 = 444,264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,270.75x = 444,264.75 × 444,264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,270.75x = 197,371,168,092.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,371,168,092.56/285,270.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,873.13

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