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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,365 and 431,812.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,365 and 431,812.50 is: 658,027.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,365 : 431,812.50 = 431,812.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,365/431,812.50 = 431,812.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,365x = 431,812.50 × 431,812.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,365x = 186,462,035,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,462,035,156.25/283,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,027.76

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