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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,610.75 and 450,186.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,610.75 and 450,186.75 is: 704,661.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,610.75 : 450,186.75 = 450,186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,610.75/450,186.75 = 450,186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,610.75x = 450,186.75 × 450,186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,610.75x = 202,668,109,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,668,109,875.56/287,610.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,661.11

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