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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,439.13 and 621,732.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,439.13 and 621,732.75 is: 1,354,234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,439.13 : 621,732.75 = 621,732.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,439.13/621,732.75 = 621,732.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,439.13x = 621,732.75 × 621,732.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,439.13x = 386,551,612,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,551,612,422.56/285,439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,234.86

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