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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,043 and 438,834

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,043 and 438,834 is: 621,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,043 : 438,834 = 438,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,043/438,834 = 438,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,043x = 438,834 × 438,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,043x = 192,575,279,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,575,279,556/310,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,124.42

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