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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,351 and 627,772.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,351 and 627,772.50 is: 1,381,100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,351 : 627,772.50 = 627,772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,351/627,772.50 = 627,772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,351x = 627,772.50 × 627,772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,351x = 394,098,311,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,098,311,756.25/285,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,100.16

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