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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,792 and 452,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,792 and 452,724 is: 679,140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,792 : 452,724 = 452,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,792/452,724 = 452,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,792x = 452,724 × 452,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,792x = 204,959,020,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,959,020,176/301,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,140.00

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