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Finding the Third Proportional to 328,088 and 430,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 328,088 and 430,806 is: 565,683.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,088 : 430,806 = 430,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,088/430,806 = 430,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,088x = 430,806 × 430,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,088x = 185,593,809,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,593,809,636/328,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,683.02

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