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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,720 and 431,585

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,720 and 431,585 is: 647,385.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,720 : 431,585 = 431,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,720/431,585 = 431,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,720x = 431,585 × 431,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,720x = 186,265,612,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,265,612,225/287,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,385.00

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