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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,608 and 455,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,608 and 455,218 is: 684,791.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,608 : 455,218 = 455,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,608/455,218 = 455,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,608x = 455,218 × 455,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,608x = 207,223,427,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,223,427,524/302,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,791.64

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