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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,501.50 and 604,363.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,501.50 and 604,363.50 is: 1,274,880.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,501.50 : 604,363.50 = 604,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,501.50/604,363.50 = 604,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,501.50x = 604,363.50 × 604,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,501.50x = 365,255,240,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,255,240,132.25/286,501.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,880.73

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