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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,836 and 451,319

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,836 and 451,319 is: 677,076.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,836 : 451,319 = 451,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,836/451,319 = 451,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,836x = 451,319 × 451,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,836x = 203,688,839,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,688,839,761/300,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,076.01

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