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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,089 and 431,349.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,089 and 431,349.75 is: 572,343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,089 : 431,349.75 = 431,349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,089/431,349.75 = 431,349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,089x = 431,349.75 × 431,349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,089x = 186,062,606,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,062,606,825.06/325,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,343.59

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