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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,713 and 427,166.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,713 and 427,166.50 is: 638,652.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,713 : 427,166.50 = 427,166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,713/427,166.50 = 427,166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,713x = 427,166.50 × 427,166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,713x = 182,471,218,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,471,218,722.25/285,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,652.14

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