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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,630 and 453,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,630 and 453,772 is: 678,157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,630 : 453,772 = 453,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,630/453,772 = 453,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,630x = 453,772 × 453,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,630x = 205,909,027,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,909,027,984/303,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,157.72

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