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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,962 and 431,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,962 and 431,703 is: 587,980.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,962 : 431,703 = 431,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,962/431,703 = 431,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,962x = 431,703 × 431,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,962x = 186,367,480,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,367,480,209/316,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,980.52

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