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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,752 and 453,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,752 and 453,384 is: 681,211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,752 : 453,384 = 453,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,752/453,384 = 453,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,752x = 453,384 × 453,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,752x = 205,557,051,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,557,051,456/301,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,211.89

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