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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,797.25 and 603,670.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,797.25 and 603,670.50 is: 1,275,093.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,797.25 : 603,670.50 = 603,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,797.25/603,670.50 = 603,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,797.25x = 603,670.50 × 603,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,797.25x = 364,418,072,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,418,072,570.25/285,797.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,093.00

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