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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,212 and 440,394

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,212 and 440,394 is: 623,198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,212 : 440,394 = 440,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,212/440,394 = 440,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,212x = 440,394 × 440,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,212x = 193,946,875,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,946,875,236/311,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,198.58

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