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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,711.50 and 435,565.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,711.50 and 435,565.50 is: 659,401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,711.50 : 435,565.50 = 435,565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,711.50/435,565.50 = 435,565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,711.50x = 435,565.50 × 435,565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,711.50x = 189,717,304,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,717,304,790.25/287,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,401.19

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