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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,294.50 and 420,691.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,294.50 and 420,691.50 is: 618,179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,294.50 : 420,691.50 = 420,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,294.50/420,691.50 = 420,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,294.50x = 420,691.50 × 420,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,294.50x = 176,981,338,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,981,338,172.25/286,294.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,179.32

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