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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,206 and 430,595

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,206 and 430,595 is: 584,516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,206 : 430,595 = 430,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,206/430,595 = 430,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,206x = 430,595 × 430,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,206x = 185,412,054,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,412,054,025/317,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,516.23

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