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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,084 and 431,347

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,084 and 431,347 is: 572,345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,084 : 431,347 = 431,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,084/431,347 = 431,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,084x = 431,347 × 431,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,084x = 186,060,234,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,060,234,409/325,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,345.10

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