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Finding the Third Proportional to 318,307 and 432,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 318,307 and 432,555 is: 587,809.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,307 : 432,555 = 432,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,307/432,555 = 432,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,307x = 432,555 × 432,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,307x = 187,103,828,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,103,828,025/318,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,809.34

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