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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,011 and 401,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,011 and 401,484 is: 535,493.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,011 : 401,484 = 401,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,011/401,484 = 401,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,011x = 401,484 × 401,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,011x = 161,189,402,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,189,402,256/301,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,493.39

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