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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,472 and 432,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,472 and 432,754 is: 615,084.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,472 : 432,754 = 432,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,472/432,754 = 432,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,472x = 432,754 × 432,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,472x = 187,276,024,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,276,024,516/304,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,084.55

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