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Finding the Third Proportional to 310,318 and 442,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 310,318 and 442,938 is: 632,235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,318 : 442,938 = 442,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,318/442,938 = 442,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,318x = 442,938 × 442,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,318x = 196,194,071,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,194,071,844/310,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,235.55

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