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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,218 and 440,403

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,218 and 440,403 is: 623,212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,218 : 440,403 = 440,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,218/440,403 = 440,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,218x = 440,403 × 440,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,218x = 193,954,802,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,954,802,409/311,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,212.03

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