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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,785 and 452,714.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,785 and 452,714.25 is: 679,126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,785 : 452,714.25 = 452,714.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,785/452,714.25 = 452,714.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,785x = 452,714.25 × 452,714.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,785x = 204,950,192,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,950,192,153.06/301,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,126.50

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