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Finding the Third Proportional to 302,962 and 448,585

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Solution

The third proportional to 302,962 and 448,585 is: 664,203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,962 : 448,585 = 448,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,962/448,585 = 448,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,962x = 448,585 × 448,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,962x = 201,228,502,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,228,502,225/302,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,203.77

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