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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,591.50 and 622,946.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,591.50 and 622,946.25 is: 1,354,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,591.50 : 622,946.25 = 622,946.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,591.50/622,946.25 = 622,946.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,591.50x = 622,946.25 × 622,946.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,591.50x = 388,062,030,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,062,030,389.06/286,591.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,059.80

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