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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,855 and 436,237.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,855 and 436,237.50 is: 675,181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,855 : 436,237.50 = 436,237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,855/436,237.50 = 436,237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,855x = 436,237.50 × 436,237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,855x = 190,303,156,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,303,156,406.25/281,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,181.06

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