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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,025.63 and 621,256.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,025.63 and 621,256.50 is: 1,349,388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,025.63 : 621,256.50 = 621,256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,025.63/621,256.50 = 621,256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,025.63x = 621,256.50 × 621,256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,025.63x = 385,959,638,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,959,638,792.25/286,025.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349,388.32

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