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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,098 and 440,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,098 and 440,340 is: 643,974.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,098 : 440,340 = 440,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,098/440,340 = 440,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,098x = 440,340 × 440,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,098x = 193,899,315,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,899,315,600/301,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,974.11

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