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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,082 and 431,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,082 and 431,344 is: 572,340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,082 : 431,344 = 431,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,082/431,344 = 431,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,082x = 431,344 × 431,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,082x = 186,057,646,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,057,646,336/325,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,340.66

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