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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,595 and 439,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,595 and 439,704 is: 638,938.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,595 : 439,704 = 439,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,595/439,704 = 439,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,595x = 439,704 × 439,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,595x = 193,339,607,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,339,607,616/302,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,938.54

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