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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,596 and 432,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,596 and 432,966 is: 609,434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,596 : 432,966 = 432,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,596/432,966 = 432,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,596x = 432,966 × 432,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,596x = 187,459,557,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,459,557,156/307,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,434.31

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