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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,394 and 430,199

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,394 and 430,199 is: 641,730.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,394 : 430,199 = 430,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,394/430,199 = 430,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,394x = 430,199 × 430,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,394x = 185,071,179,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,071,179,601/288,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,730.34

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