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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,466 and 411,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,466 and 411,027 is: 558,552.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,466 : 411,027 = 411,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,466/411,027 = 411,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,466x = 411,027 × 411,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,466x = 168,943,194,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,943,194,729/302,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,552.68

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