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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,134 and 401,465

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,134 and 401,465 is: 535,224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,134 : 401,465 = 401,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,134/401,465 = 401,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,134x = 401,465 × 401,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,134x = 161,174,146,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,174,146,225/301,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,224.01

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