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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,642 and 453,789

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,642 and 453,789 is: 678,181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,642 : 453,789 = 453,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,642/453,789 = 453,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,642x = 453,789 × 453,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,642x = 205,924,456,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,924,456,521/303,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,181.73

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