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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,910 and 430,023.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,910 and 430,023.38 is: 604,491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,910 : 430,023.38 = 430,023.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,910/430,023.38 = 430,023.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,910x = 430,023.38 × 430,023.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,910x = 184,920,103,046.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,920,103,046.39/305,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,491.85

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