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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,438.13 and 415,239.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,438.13 and 415,239.75 is: 572,004.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,438.13 : 415,239.75 = 415,239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,438.13/415,239.75 = 415,239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,438.13x = 415,239.75 × 415,239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,438.13x = 172,424,049,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,424,049,980.06/301,438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,004.79

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