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Finding the Third Proportional to 285,904.69 and 621,199.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 285,904.69 and 621,199.13 is: 1,349,709.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,904.69 : 621,199.13 = 621,199.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,904.69/621,199.13 = 621,199.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,904.69x = 621,199.13 × 621,199.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,904.69x = 385,888,352,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,888,352,900.77/285,904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,709.78

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