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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,016 and 430,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,016 and 430,872 is: 644,584.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,016 : 430,872 = 430,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,016/430,872 = 430,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,016x = 430,872 × 430,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,016x = 185,650,680,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,650,680,384/288,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,584.61

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