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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,055 and 438,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,055 and 438,849 is: 621,142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,055 : 438,849 = 438,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,055/438,849 = 438,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,055x = 438,849 × 438,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,055x = 192,588,444,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,588,444,801/310,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,142.84

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