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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,079.50 and 440,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,079.50 and 440,314 is: 643,937.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,079.50 : 440,314 = 440,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,079.50/440,314 = 440,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,079.50x = 440,314 × 440,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,079.50x = 193,876,418,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,876,418,596/301,079.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,937.63

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