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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,323 and 437,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,323 and 437,030 is: 631,758.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,323 : 437,030 = 437,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,323/437,030 = 437,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,323x = 437,030 × 437,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,323x = 190,995,220,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,995,220,900/302,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,758.82

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