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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,042.69 and 438,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,042.69 and 438,831 is: 621,116.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,042.69 : 438,831 = 438,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,042.69/438,831 = 438,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,042.69x = 438,831 × 438,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,042.69x = 192,572,646,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,572,646,561/310,042.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,116.56

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