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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,604 and 439,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,604 and 439,716 is: 638,954.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,604 : 439,716 = 439,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,604/439,716 = 439,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,604x = 439,716 × 439,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,604x = 193,350,160,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,350,160,656/302,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,954.41

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