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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,624 and 439,678

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,624 and 439,678 is: 638,801.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,624 : 439,678 = 439,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,624/439,678 = 439,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,624x = 439,678 × 439,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,624x = 193,316,743,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,316,743,684/302,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,801.76

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