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Finding the Third Proportional to 288,460 and 430,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 288,460 and 430,288 is: 641,849.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,460 : 430,288 = 430,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,460/430,288 = 430,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,460x = 430,288 × 430,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,460x = 185,147,762,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,147,762,944/288,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,849.00

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