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Finding the Third Proportional to 430,920 and 579,676.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 430,920 and 579,676.50 is: 779,784.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,920 : 579,676.50 = 579,676.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,920/579,676.50 = 579,676.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,920x = 579,676.50 × 579,676.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,920x = 336,024,844,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,024,844,652.25/430,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,784.75

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