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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,031 and 645,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,031 and 645,209 is: 968,057.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,031 : 645,209 = 645,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,031/645,209 = 645,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,031x = 645,209 × 645,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,031x = 416,294,653,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,294,653,681/430,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,057.31

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