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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,555 and 449,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,555 and 449,890 is: 673,424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,555 : 449,890 = 449,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,555/449,890 = 449,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,555x = 449,890 × 449,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,555x = 202,401,012,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,401,012,100/300,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,424.21

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