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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,003 and 438,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,003 and 438,775 is: 621,037.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,003 : 438,775 = 438,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,003/438,775 = 438,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,003x = 438,775 × 438,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,003x = 192,523,500,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,523,500,625/310,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,037.54

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