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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,063.50 and 431,439

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,063.50 and 431,439 is: 572,625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,063.50 : 431,439 = 431,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,063.50/431,439 = 431,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,063.50x = 431,439 × 431,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,063.50x = 186,139,610,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,139,610,721/325,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,625.38

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