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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,222 and 401,585

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,222 and 401,585 is: 535,387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,222 : 401,585 = 401,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,222/401,585 = 401,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,222x = 401,585 × 401,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,222x = 161,270,512,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,270,512,225/301,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,387.56

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