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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,171 and 401,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,171 and 401,507 is: 535,270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,171 : 401,507 = 401,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,171/401,507 = 401,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,171x = 401,507 × 401,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,171x = 161,207,871,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,207,871,049/301,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,270.23

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