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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,047 and 430,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,047 and 430,218 is: 604,768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,047 : 430,218 = 430,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,047/430,218 = 430,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,047x = 430,218 × 430,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,047x = 185,087,527,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,087,527,524/306,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,768.31

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