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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,127.63 and 401,456.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,127.63 and 401,456.25 is: 535,212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,127.63 : 401,456.25 = 401,456.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,127.63/401,456.25 = 401,456.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,127.63x = 401,456.25 × 401,456.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,127.63x = 161,167,120,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,167,120,664.06/301,127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,212.01

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