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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,140 and 431,536.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,140 and 431,536.50 is: 572,749.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,140 : 431,536.50 = 431,536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,140/431,536.50 = 431,536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,140x = 431,536.50 × 431,536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,140x = 186,223,750,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,223,750,832.25/325,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,749.43

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