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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,715.50 and 431,486.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,715.50 and 431,486.50 is: 663,235.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,715.50 : 431,486.50 = 431,486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,715.50/431,486.50 = 431,486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,715.50x = 431,486.50 × 431,486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,715.50x = 186,180,599,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,180,599,682.25/280,715.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,235.91

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