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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,408 and 430,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,408 and 430,593 is: 584,138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,408 : 430,593 = 430,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,408/430,593 = 430,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,408x = 430,593 × 430,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,408x = 185,410,331,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,410,331,649/317,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,138.81

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