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Finding the Third Proportional to 279,743.63 and 430,231.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 279,743.63 and 430,231.50 is: 661,674.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,743.63 : 430,231.50 = 430,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,743.63/430,231.50 = 430,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,743.63x = 430,231.50 × 430,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,743.63x = 185,099,143,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,099,143,592.25/279,743.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,674.22

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