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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,071.50 and 670,516.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,071.50 and 670,516.50 is: 1,566,133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,071.50 : 670,516.50 = 670,516.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,071.50/670,516.50 = 670,516.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,071.50x = 670,516.50 × 670,516.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,071.50x = 449,592,376,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,592,376,772.25/287,071.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,133.79

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