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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,812 and 452,803.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,812 and 452,803.50 is: 672,647.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,812 : 452,803.50 = 452,803.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,812/452,803.50 = 452,803.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,812x = 452,803.50 × 452,803.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,812x = 205,031,009,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,031,009,612.25/304,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,647.43

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