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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,001 and 438,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,001 and 438,772 is: 621,033.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,001 : 438,772 = 438,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,001/438,772 = 438,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,001x = 438,772 × 438,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,001x = 192,520,867,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,520,867,984/310,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,033.05

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