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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,313.50 and 674,732.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,313.50 and 674,732.50 is: 1,595,662.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,313.50 : 674,732.50 = 674,732.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,313.50/674,732.50 = 674,732.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,313.50x = 674,732.50 × 674,732.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,313.50x = 455,263,946,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,263,946,556.25/285,313.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595,662.13

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