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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,022.81 and 621,251.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,022.81 and 621,251.44 is: 1,349,379.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,022.81 : 621,251.44 = 621,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,022.81/621,251.44 = 621,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,022.81x = 621,251.44 × 621,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,022.81x = 385,953,348,595.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,953,348,595.82/286,022.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,379.60

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