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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,808 and 452,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,808 and 452,796 is: 672,633.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,808 : 452,796 = 452,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,808/452,796 = 452,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,808x = 452,796 × 452,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,808x = 205,024,217,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,024,217,616/304,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,633.98

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