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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,214 and 440,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,214 and 440,397 is: 623,203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,214 : 440,397 = 440,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,214/440,397 = 440,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,214x = 440,397 × 440,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,214x = 193,949,517,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,949,517,609/311,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,203.06

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