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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,657 and 440,533

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,657 and 440,533 is: 628,754.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,657 : 440,533 = 440,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,657/440,533 = 440,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,657x = 440,533 × 440,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,657x = 194,069,324,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,069,324,089/308,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,754.00

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