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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,645.50 and 605,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,645.50 and 605,775 is: 1,266,939.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,645.50 : 605,775 = 605,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,645.50/605,775 = 605,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,645.50x = 605,775 × 605,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,645.50x = 366,963,350,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,963,350,625/289,645.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,939.59

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