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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,317 and 445,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,317 and 445,207 is: 651,325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,317 : 445,207 = 445,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,317/445,207 = 445,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,317x = 445,207 × 445,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,317x = 198,209,272,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,209,272,849/304,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,325.01

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