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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,320.50 and 674,751.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,320.50 and 674,751.50 is: 1,595,712.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,320.50 : 674,751.50 = 674,751.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,320.50/674,751.50 = 674,751.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,320.50x = 674,751.50 × 674,751.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,320.50x = 455,289,586,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,289,586,752.25/285,320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595,712.84

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