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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,262 and 440,346

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,262 and 440,346 is: 643,641.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,262 : 440,346 = 440,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,262/440,346 = 440,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,262x = 440,346 × 440,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,262x = 193,904,599,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,904,599,716/301,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,641.08

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