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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,807.16 and 621,436.90

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,807.16 and 621,436.90 is: 1,351,204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,807.16 : 621,436.90 = 621,436.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,807.16/621,436.90 = 621,436.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,807.16x = 621,436.90 × 621,436.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,807.16x = 386,183,826,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,183,826,022.09/285,807.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351,204.19

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