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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,082 and 601,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,082 and 601,530 is: 841,324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,082 : 601,530 = 601,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,082/601,530 = 601,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,082x = 601,530 × 601,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,082x = 361,838,340,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,838,340,900/430,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,324.08

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