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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,509 and 411,691.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,509 and 411,691.50 is: 589,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,509 : 411,691.50 = 411,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,509/411,691.50 = 411,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,509x = 411,691.50 × 411,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,509x = 169,489,891,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,489,891,172.25/287,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,511.60

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