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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,567 and 401,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,567 and 401,359 is: 532,407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,567 : 401,359 = 401,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,567/401,359 = 401,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,567x = 401,359 × 401,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,567x = 161,089,046,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,089,046,881/302,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,407.85

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