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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,934 and 431,831.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,934 and 431,831.25 is: 661,425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,934 : 431,831.25 = 431,831.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,934/431,831.25 = 431,831.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,934x = 431,831.25 × 431,831.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,934x = 186,478,228,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,478,228,476.56/281,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,425.12

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