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Finding the Third Proportional to 605,281.50 and 848,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 605,281.50 and 848,286 is: 1,188,850.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,281.50 : 848,286 = 848,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,281.50/848,286 = 848,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,281.50x = 848,286 × 848,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,281.50x = 719,589,137,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,589,137,796/605,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,850.37

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