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Finding the Third Proportional to 431,972 and 608,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 431,972 and 608,044 is: 855,883.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,972 : 608,044 = 608,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,972/608,044 = 608,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,972x = 608,044 × 608,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,972x = 369,717,505,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,717,505,936/431,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,883.03

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