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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,024 and 423,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,024 and 423,340 is: 593,385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,024 : 423,340 = 423,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,024/423,340 = 423,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,024x = 423,340 × 423,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,024x = 179,216,755,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,216,755,600/302,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,385.81

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