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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,138.50 and 431,534.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,138.50 and 431,534.25 is: 572,746.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,138.50 : 431,534.25 = 431,534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,138.50/431,534.25 = 431,534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,138.50x = 431,534.25 × 431,534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,138.50x = 186,221,808,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,221,808,923.06/325,138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,746.10

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