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Finding the Third Proportional to 208,280.50 and 431,329.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 208,280.50 and 431,329.50 is: 893,243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,280.50 : 431,329.50 = 431,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,280.50/431,329.50 = 431,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,280.50x = 431,329.50 × 431,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,280.50x = 186,045,137,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,045,137,570.25/208,280.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,243.19

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