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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,376 and 413,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,376 and 413,247 is: 566,644.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,376 : 413,247 = 413,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,376/413,247 = 413,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,376x = 413,247 × 413,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,376x = 170,773,083,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,773,083,009/301,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,644.60

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