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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,590.50 and 627,234.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,590.50 and 627,234.50 is: 1,377,577.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,590.50 : 627,234.50 = 627,234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,590.50/627,234.50 = 627,234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,590.50x = 627,234.50 × 627,234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,590.50x = 393,423,117,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,423,117,990.25/285,590.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,577.75

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