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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,220 and 430,616

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,220 and 430,616 is: 584,547.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,220 : 430,616 = 430,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,220/430,616 = 430,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,220x = 430,616 × 430,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,220x = 185,430,139,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,430,139,456/317,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,547.44

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