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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,721.50 and 427,180.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,721.50 and 427,180.50 is: 638,675.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,721.50 : 427,180.50 = 427,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,721.50/427,180.50 = 427,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,721.50x = 427,180.50 × 427,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,721.50x = 182,483,179,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,483,179,580.25/285,721.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,675.00

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