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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,464.25 and 627,414.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,464.25 and 627,414.75 is: 1,378,979.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,464.25 : 627,414.75 = 627,414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,464.25/627,414.75 = 627,414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,464.25x = 627,414.75 × 627,414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,464.25x = 393,649,268,517.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,649,268,517.56/285,464.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378,979.22

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