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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,858 and 438,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,858 and 438,778 is: 639,923.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,858 : 438,778 = 438,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,858/438,778 = 438,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,858x = 438,778 × 438,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,858x = 192,526,133,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,526,133,284/300,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,923.60

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