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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,791 and 431,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,791 and 431,683 is: 647,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,791 : 431,683 = 431,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,791/431,683 = 431,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,791x = 431,683 × 431,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,791x = 186,350,212,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,350,212,489/287,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,519.25

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