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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,806.38 and 452,793.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,806.38 and 452,793.38 is: 672,629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,806.38 : 452,793.38 = 452,793.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,806.38/452,793.38 = 452,793.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,806.38x = 452,793.38 × 452,793.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,806.38x = 205,021,840,443.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,021,840,443.89/304,806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,629.77

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