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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,144 and 430,528

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,144 and 430,528 is: 582,611.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,144 : 430,528 = 430,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,144/430,528 = 430,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,144x = 430,528 × 430,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,144x = 185,354,358,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,354,358,784/318,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,611.52

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