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Finding the Third Proportional to 281,989.50 and 436,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 281,989.50 and 436,851 is: 676,758.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,989.50 : 436,851 = 436,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,989.50/436,851 = 436,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,989.50x = 436,851 × 436,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,989.50x = 190,838,796,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,838,796,201/281,989.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,758.52

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