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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,351 and 409,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,351 and 409,272 is: 555,842.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,351 : 409,272 = 409,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,351/409,272 = 409,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,351x = 409,272 × 409,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,351x = 167,503,569,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,503,569,984/301,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,842.09

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