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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,564 and 401,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,564 and 401,354 is: 532,399.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,564 : 401,354 = 401,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,564/401,354 = 401,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,564x = 401,354 × 401,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,564x = 161,085,033,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,085,033,316/302,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,399.87

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