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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,005 and 430,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,005 and 430,351 is: 582,387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,005 : 430,351 = 430,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,005/430,351 = 430,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,005x = 430,351 × 430,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,005x = 185,201,983,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,201,983,201/318,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,387.02

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