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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,300 and 430,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,300 and 430,762 is: 582,959.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,300 : 430,762 = 430,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,300/430,762 = 430,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,300x = 430,762 × 430,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,300x = 185,555,900,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,555,900,644/318,300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,959.16

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