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Finding the Third Proportional to 293,223.38 and 453,303

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Solution

The third proportional to 293,223.38 and 453,303 is: 700,775.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,223.38 : 453,303 = 453,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,223.38/453,303 = 453,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,223.38x = 453,303 × 453,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,223.38x = 205,483,609,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,483,609,809/293,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,775.00

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