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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,658.50 and 431,271.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,658.50 and 431,271.75 is: 646,583.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,658.50 : 431,271.75 = 431,271.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,658.50/431,271.75 = 431,271.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,658.50x = 431,271.75 × 431,271.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,658.50x = 185,995,322,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,995,322,348.06/287,658.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,583.79

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