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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,468 and 449,766

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,468 and 449,766 is: 673,247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,468 : 449,766 = 449,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,468/449,766 = 449,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,468x = 449,766 × 449,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,468x = 202,289,454,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,289,454,756/300,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,247.92

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