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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,682 and 451,288.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,682 and 451,288.50 is: 707,939.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,682 : 451,288.50 = 451,288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,682/451,288.50 = 451,288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,682x = 451,288.50 × 451,288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,682x = 203,661,310,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,661,310,232.25/287,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,939.01

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