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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,714 and 431,575

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,714 and 431,575 is: 647,368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,714 : 431,575 = 431,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,714/431,575 = 431,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,714x = 431,575 × 431,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,714x = 186,256,980,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,256,980,625/287,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,368.50

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