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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,609 and 455,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,609 and 455,220 is: 684,795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,609 : 455,220 = 455,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,609/455,220 = 455,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,609x = 455,220 × 455,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,609x = 207,225,248,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,225,248,400/302,609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,795.39

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