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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,029 and 645,205.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,029 and 645,205.50 is: 968,051.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,029 : 645,205.50 = 645,205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,029/645,205.50 = 645,205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,029x = 645,205.50 × 645,205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,029x = 416,290,137,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,290,137,230.25/430,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,051.31

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