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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,077 and 431,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,077 and 431,343 is: 572,346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,077 : 431,343 = 431,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,077/431,343 = 431,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,077x = 431,343 × 431,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,077x = 186,056,783,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,056,783,649/325,077
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,346.81

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