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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,764 and 455,721

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,764 and 455,721 is: 688,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,764 : 455,721 = 455,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,764/455,721 = 455,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,764x = 455,721 × 455,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,764x = 207,681,629,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,681,629,841/301,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,225.33

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