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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,561 and 401,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,561 and 401,350 is: 532,394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,561 : 401,350 = 401,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,561/401,350 = 401,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,561x = 401,350 × 401,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,561x = 161,081,822,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,081,822,500/302,561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,394.53

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