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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,960 and 431,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,960 and 431,700 is: 587,976.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,960 : 431,700 = 431,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,960/431,700 = 431,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,960x = 431,700 × 431,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,960x = 186,364,890,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,364,890,000/316,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,976.05

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