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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,423.50 and 431,050.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,423.50 and 431,050.50 is: 677,072.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,423.50 : 431,050.50 = 431,050.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,423.50/431,050.50 = 431,050.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,423.50x = 431,050.50 × 431,050.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,423.50x = 185,804,533,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,804,533,550.25/274,423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,072.24

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