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Finding the Third Proportional to 317,458 and 431,142

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Solution

The third proportional to 317,458 and 431,142 is: 585,537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,458 : 431,142 = 431,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,458/431,142 = 431,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,458x = 431,142 × 431,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,458x = 185,883,424,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,883,424,164/317,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,537.06

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