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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,431.38 and 415,231.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,431.38 and 415,231.31 is: 571,994.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,431.38 : 415,231.31 = 415,231.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,431.38/415,231.31 = 415,231.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,431.38x = 415,231.31 × 415,231.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,431.38x = 172,417,042,880.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,417,042,880.47/301,431.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,994.35

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