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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,076 and 430,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,076 and 430,788 is: 565,656.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,076 : 430,788 = 430,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,076/430,788 = 430,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,076x = 430,788 × 430,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,076x = 185,578,300,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,578,300,944/328,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,656.44

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