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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,739 and 440,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,739 and 440,378 is: 634,308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,739 : 440,378 = 440,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,739/440,378 = 440,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,739x = 440,378 × 440,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,739x = 193,932,782,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,932,782,884/305,739
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,308.29

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