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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,079 and 431,344.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,079 and 431,344.50 is: 572,347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,079 : 431,344.50 = 431,344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,079/431,344.50 = 431,344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,079x = 431,344.50 × 431,344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,079x = 186,058,077,680.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,058,077,680.25/325,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,347.27

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