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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,310 and 451,885.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,310 and 451,885.50 is: 675,467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,310 : 451,885.50 = 451,885.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,310/451,885.50 = 451,885.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,310x = 451,885.50 × 451,885.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,310x = 204,200,505,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,200,505,110.25/302,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,467.25

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