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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,945 and 431,848.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,945 and 431,848.50 is: 661,452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,945 : 431,848.50 = 431,848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,945/431,848.50 = 431,848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,945x = 431,848.50 × 431,848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,945x = 186,493,126,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,493,126,952.25/281,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,452.15

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