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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,814 and 452,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,814 and 452,804 is: 672,644.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,814 : 452,804 = 452,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,814/452,804 = 452,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,814x = 452,804 × 452,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,814x = 205,031,462,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,031,462,416/304,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,644.51

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