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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,428 and 592,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,428 and 592,430 is: 804,195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,428 : 592,430 = 592,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,428/592,430 = 592,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,428x = 592,430 × 592,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,428x = 350,973,304,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,973,304,900/436,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,195.20

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