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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,262 and 617,535

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,262 and 617,535 is: 884,264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,262 : 617,535 = 617,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,262/617,535 = 617,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,262x = 617,535 × 617,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,262x = 381,349,476,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,349,476,225/431,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,264.03

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