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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,077.75 and 431,338.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,077.75 and 431,338.50 is: 572,333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,077.75 : 431,338.50 = 431,338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,077.75/431,338.50 = 431,338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,077.75x = 431,338.50 × 431,338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,077.75x = 186,052,901,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,052,901,582.25/325,077.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,333.55

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