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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,120 and 440,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,120 and 440,370 is: 644,014.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,120 : 440,370 = 440,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,120/440,370 = 440,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,120x = 440,370 × 440,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,120x = 193,925,736,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,925,736,900/301,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,014.80

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