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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,032 and 401,523.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,032 and 401,523.75 is: 535,562.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,032 : 401,523.75 = 401,523.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,032/401,523.75 = 401,523.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,032x = 401,523.75 × 401,523.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,032x = 161,221,321,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,221,321,814.06/301,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,562.07

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