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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,344 and 409,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,344 and 409,263 is: 555,830.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,344 : 409,263 = 409,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,344/409,263 = 409,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,344x = 409,263 × 409,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,344x = 167,496,203,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,496,203,169/301,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,830.56

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