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Finding the Third Proportional to 430 and 1,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 430 and 1,161 is: 3,134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 1,161 = 1,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/1,161 = 1,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 1,161 × 1,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 1,347,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,921/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.70

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