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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,005.09 and 392,175.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,005.09 and 392,175.84 is: 537,759.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,005.09 : 392,175.84 = 392,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,005.09/392,175.84 = 392,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,005.09x = 392,175.84 × 392,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,005.09x = 153,801,892,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,801,892,421.02/286,005.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,759.28

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