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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,071 and 431,331

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,071 and 431,331 is: 572,325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,071 : 431,331 = 431,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,071/431,331 = 431,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,071x = 431,331 × 431,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,071x = 186,046,431,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,046,431,561/325,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,325.53

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