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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,347 and 413,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,347 and 413,208 is: 566,592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,347 : 413,208 = 413,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,347/413,208 = 413,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,347x = 413,208 × 413,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,347x = 170,740,851,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,740,851,264/301,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,592.17

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