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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,013.38 and 625,695.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,013.38 and 625,695.75 is: 1,364,031.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,013.38 : 625,695.75 = 625,695.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,013.38/625,695.75 = 625,695.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,013.38x = 625,695.75 × 625,695.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,013.38x = 391,495,171,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,495,171,568.06/287,013.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364,031.11

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