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Finding the Third Proportional to 199,612.50 and 431,206.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 199,612.50 and 431,206.50 is: 931,500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,612.50 : 431,206.50 = 431,206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,612.50/431,206.50 = 431,206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,612.50x = 431,206.50 × 431,206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,612.50x = 185,939,045,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,939,045,642.25/199,612.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,500.01

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