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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,078 and 403,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,078 and 403,902 is: 449,316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,078 : 403,902 = 403,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,078/403,902 = 403,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,078x = 403,902 × 403,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,078x = 163,136,825,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,136,825,604/363,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,316.20

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