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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,130 and 401,459

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,130 and 401,459 is: 535,215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,130 : 401,459 = 401,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,130/401,459 = 401,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,130x = 401,459 × 401,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,130x = 161,169,328,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,169,328,681/301,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,215.12

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