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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,147 and 440,389.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,147 and 440,389.50 is: 644,014.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,147 : 440,389.50 = 440,389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,147/440,389.50 = 440,389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,147x = 440,389.50 × 440,389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,147x = 193,942,911,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,942,911,710.25/301,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,014.09

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