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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,285 and 432,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,285 and 432,522 is: 587,760.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,285 : 432,522 = 432,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,285/432,522 = 432,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,285x = 432,522 × 432,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,285x = 187,075,280,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,075,280,484/318,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,760.28

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