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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,440.25 and 621,734.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,440.25 and 621,734.25 is: 1,354,236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,440.25 : 621,734.25 = 621,734.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,440.25/621,734.25 = 621,734.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,440.25x = 621,734.25 × 621,734.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,440.25x = 386,553,477,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,553,477,623.06/285,440.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,236.05

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