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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,975.13 and 625,621.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,975.13 and 625,621.50 is: 1,363,889.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,975.13 : 625,621.50 = 625,621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,975.13/625,621.50 = 625,621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,975.13x = 625,621.50 × 625,621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,975.13x = 391,402,261,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,402,261,262.25/286,975.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363,889.16

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