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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,448 and 431,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,448 and 431,132 is: 585,528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,448 : 431,132 = 431,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,448/431,132 = 431,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,448x = 431,132 × 431,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,448x = 185,874,801,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,874,801,424/317,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,528.34

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