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Finding the Third Proportional to 275,665.50 and 433,204.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 275,665.50 and 433,204.50 is: 680,774.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,665.50 : 433,204.50 = 433,204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,665.50/433,204.50 = 433,204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,665.50x = 433,204.50 × 433,204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,665.50x = 187,666,138,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,666,138,820.25/275,665.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,774.85

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