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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,050 and 454,575

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,050 and 454,575 is: 681,862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,050 : 454,575 = 454,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,050/454,575 = 454,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,050x = 454,575 × 454,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,050x = 206,638,430,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,638,430,625/303,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,862.50

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