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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,819.44 and 431,763.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,819.44 and 431,763.19 is: 647,695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,819.44 : 431,763.19 = 431,763.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,819.44/431,763.19 = 431,763.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,819.44x = 431,763.19 × 431,763.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,819.44x = 186,419,450,080.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,419,450,080.16/287,819.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,695.83

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