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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,741.50 and 431,957.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,741.50 and 431,957.25 is: 664,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,741.50 : 431,957.25 = 431,957.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,741.50/431,957.25 = 431,957.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,741.50x = 431,957.25 × 431,957.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,741.50x = 186,587,065,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,587,065,827.56/280,741.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,622.32

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