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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,699.50 and 432,868.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,699.50 and 432,868.50 is: 646,791.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,699.50 : 432,868.50 = 432,868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,699.50/432,868.50 = 432,868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,699.50x = 432,868.50 × 432,868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,699.50x = 187,375,138,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,375,138,292.25/289,699.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,791.38

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