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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,809 and 455,524.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,809 and 455,524.50 is: 723,486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,809 : 455,524.50 = 455,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,809/455,524.50 = 455,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,809x = 455,524.50 × 455,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,809x = 207,502,570,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,502,570,100.25/286,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,486.96

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