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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,180 and 453,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,180 and 453,272 is: 679,911.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,180 : 453,272 = 453,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,180/453,272 = 453,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,180x = 453,272 × 453,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,180x = 205,455,505,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,455,505,984/302,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,911.00

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