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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,808 and 452,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,808 and 452,748 is: 679,176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,808 : 452,748 = 452,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,808/452,748 = 452,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,808x = 452,748 × 452,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,808x = 204,980,751,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,980,751,504/301,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,176.00

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