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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,174 and 401,511

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,174 and 401,511 is: 535,275.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,174 : 401,511 = 401,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,174/401,511 = 401,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,174x = 401,511 × 401,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,174x = 161,211,083,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,211,083,121/301,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,275.57

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