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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,024 and 438,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,024 and 438,186 is: 639,972.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,024 : 438,186 = 438,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,024/438,186 = 438,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,024x = 438,186 × 438,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,024x = 192,006,970,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,006,970,596/300,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,972.04

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