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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,310 and 456,867

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,310 and 456,867 is: 690,441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,310 : 456,867 = 456,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,310/456,867 = 456,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,310x = 456,867 × 456,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,310x = 208,727,455,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,727,455,689/302,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,441.78

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