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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,080 and 431,346.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,080 and 431,346.75 is: 572,351.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,080 : 431,346.75 = 431,346.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,080/431,346.75 = 431,346.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,080x = 431,346.75 × 431,346.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,080x = 186,060,018,735.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,060,018,735.56/325,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,351.48

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