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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,949 and 440,658

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,949 and 440,658 is: 634,679.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,949 : 440,658 = 440,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,949/440,658 = 440,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,949x = 440,658 × 440,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,949x = 194,179,472,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,179,472,964/305,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,679.22

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