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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,350 and 419,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,350 and 419,907 is: 587,054.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,350 : 419,907 = 419,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,350/419,907 = 419,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,350x = 419,907 × 419,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,350x = 176,321,888,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,321,888,649/300,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,054.73

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