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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,446 and 409,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,446 and 409,372 is: 555,938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,446 : 409,372 = 409,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,446/409,372 = 409,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,446x = 409,372 × 409,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,446x = 167,585,434,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,585,434,384/301,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,938.49

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