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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,206.50 and 436,891.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,206.50 and 436,891.50 is: 686,088.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,206.50 : 436,891.50 = 436,891.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,206.50/436,891.50 = 436,891.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,206.50x = 436,891.50 × 436,891.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,206.50x = 190,874,182,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,874,182,772.25/278,206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,088.15

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