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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,292 and 451,858.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,292 and 451,858.50 is: 675,426.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,292 : 451,858.50 = 451,858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,292/451,858.50 = 451,858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,292x = 451,858.50 × 451,858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,292x = 204,176,104,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,176,104,022.25/302,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,426.75

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