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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,109 and 440,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,109 and 440,356 is: 643,997.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,109 : 440,356 = 440,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,109/440,356 = 440,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,109x = 440,356 × 440,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,109x = 193,913,406,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,913,406,736/301,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,997.38

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