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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,368 and 419,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,368 and 419,934 is: 587,095.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,368 : 419,934 = 419,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,368/419,934 = 419,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,368x = 419,934 × 419,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,368x = 176,344,564,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,344,564,356/300,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,095.04

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