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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,744.50 and 431,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,744.50 and 431,961 is: 664,626.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,744.50 : 431,961 = 431,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,744.50/431,961 = 431,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,744.50x = 431,961 × 431,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,744.50x = 186,590,305,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,590,305,521/280,744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,626.75

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