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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,220.50 and 402,486.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,220.50 and 402,486.50 is: 564,010.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,220.50 : 402,486.50 = 402,486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,220.50/402,486.50 = 402,486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,220.50x = 402,486.50 × 402,486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,220.50x = 161,995,382,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,995,382,682.25/287,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,010.52

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