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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,788 and 452,718.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,788 and 452,718.75 is: 679,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,788 : 452,718.75 = 452,718.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,788/452,718.75 = 452,718.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,788x = 452,718.75 × 452,718.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,788x = 204,954,266,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,954,266,601.56/301,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,133.25

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