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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,217.50 and 420,575

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,217.50 and 420,575 is: 618,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,217.50 : 420,575 = 420,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,217.50/420,575 = 420,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,217.50x = 420,575 × 420,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,217.50x = 176,883,330,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,883,330,625/286,217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,003.20

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