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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,704.50 and 622,205

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,704.50 and 622,205 is: 1,355,033.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,704.50 : 622,205 = 622,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,704.50/622,205 = 622,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,704.50x = 622,205 × 622,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,704.50x = 387,139,062,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,139,062,025/285,704.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,033.13

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