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Finding the Third Proportional to 289,177 and 432,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 289,177 and 432,064 is: 645,553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,177 : 432,064 = 432,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,177/432,064 = 432,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,177x = 432,064 × 432,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,177x = 186,679,300,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,679,300,096/289,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,553.76

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