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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,176 and 401,514.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,176 and 401,514.75 is: 535,282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,176 : 401,514.75 = 401,514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,176/401,514.75 = 401,514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,176x = 401,514.75 × 401,514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,176x = 161,214,094,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,214,094,467.56/301,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,282.01

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