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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,327 and 437,036

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,327 and 437,036 is: 631,767.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,327 : 437,036 = 437,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,327/437,036 = 437,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,327x = 437,036 × 437,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,327x = 191,000,465,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,000,465,296/302,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,767.81

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