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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,714 and 454,071

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,714 and 454,071 is: 681,106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,714 : 454,071 = 454,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,714/454,071 = 454,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,714x = 454,071 × 454,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,714x = 206,180,473,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,180,473,041/302,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,106.50

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