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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,681.91 and 647,522.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,681.91 and 647,522.86 is: 971,284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,681.91 : 647,522.86 = 647,522.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,681.91/647,522.86 = 647,522.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,681.91x = 647,522.86 × 647,522.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,681.91x = 419,285,853,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,285,853,413.18/431,681.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,284.29

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