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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,101 and 440,344.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,101 and 440,344.50 is: 643,980.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,101 : 440,344.50 = 440,344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,101/440,344.50 = 440,344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,101x = 440,344.50 × 440,344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,101x = 193,903,278,680.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,903,278,680.25/301,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,980.85

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