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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,026 and 453,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,026 and 453,012 is: 679,477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,026 : 453,012 = 453,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,026/453,012 = 453,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,026x = 453,012 × 453,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,026x = 205,219,872,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,219,872,144/302,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,477.50

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