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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,984.50 and 636,706.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,984.50 and 636,706.50 is: 1,397,989.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,984.50 : 636,706.50 = 636,706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,984.50/636,706.50 = 636,706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,984.50x = 636,706.50 × 636,706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,984.50x = 405,395,167,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,395,167,142.25/289,984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397,989.09

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