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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,589 and 439,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,589 and 439,695 is: 638,925.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,589 : 439,695 = 439,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,589/439,695 = 439,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,589x = 439,695 × 439,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,589x = 193,331,693,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,331,693,025/302,589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,925.05

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