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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,671.19 and 432,865.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,671.19 and 432,865.69 is: 646,846.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,671.19 : 432,865.69 = 432,865.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,671.19/432,865.69 = 432,865.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,671.19x = 432,865.69 × 432,865.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,671.19x = 187,372,703,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,372,703,414.85/289,671.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,846.19

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