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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,302.38 and 451,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,302.38 and 451,874 is: 675,449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,302.38 : 451,874 = 451,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,302.38/451,874 = 451,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,302.38x = 451,874 × 451,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,302.38x = 204,190,111,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,190,111,876/302,302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,449.91

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