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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,430 and 444,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,430 and 444,883 is: 654,435.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,430 : 444,883 = 444,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,430/444,883 = 444,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,430x = 444,883 × 444,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,430x = 197,920,883,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,920,883,689/302,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,435.35

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