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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,036 and 440,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,036 and 440,034 is: 622,532.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,036 : 440,034 = 440,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,036/440,034 = 440,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,036x = 440,034 × 440,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,036x = 193,629,921,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,629,921,156/311,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,532.19

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