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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,094.25 and 432,823.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,094.25 and 432,823.50 is: 654,805.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,094.25 : 432,823.50 = 432,823.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,094.25/432,823.50 = 432,823.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,094.25x = 432,823.50 × 432,823.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,094.25x = 187,336,182,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,336,182,152.25/286,094.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,805.83

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