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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,064.06 and 440,293.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,064.06 and 440,293.50 is: 643,910.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,064.06 : 440,293.50 = 440,293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,064.06/440,293.50 = 440,293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,064.06x = 440,293.50 × 440,293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,064.06x = 193,858,366,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,858,366,142.25/301,064.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,910.68

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