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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,571.38 and 653,354.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,571.38 and 653,354.44 is: 989,111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,571.38 : 653,354.44 = 653,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,571.38/653,354.44 = 653,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,571.38x = 653,354.44 × 653,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,571.38x = 426,872,021,000.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,872,021,000.94/431,571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,111.06

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