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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,643 and 431,464.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,643 and 431,464.50 is: 647,196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,643 : 431,464.50 = 431,464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,643/431,464.50 = 431,464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,643x = 431,464.50 × 431,464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,643x = 186,161,614,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,161,614,760.25/287,643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,196.75

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