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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,220 and 440,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,220 and 440,406 is: 623,216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,220 : 440,406 = 440,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,220/440,406 = 440,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,220x = 440,406 × 440,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,220x = 193,957,444,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,957,444,836/311,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,216.52

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