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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,430.50 and 627,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,430.50 and 627,363 is: 1,378,914.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,430.50 : 627,363 = 627,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,430.50/627,363 = 627,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,430.50x = 627,363 × 627,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,430.50x = 393,584,333,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,584,333,769/285,430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378,914.78

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