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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,146 and 440,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,146 and 440,400 is: 644,046.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,146 : 440,400 = 440,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,146/440,400 = 440,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,146x = 440,400 × 440,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,146x = 193,952,160,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,952,160,000/301,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,046.94

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