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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,819 and 452,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,819 and 452,824 is: 672,692.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,819 : 452,824 = 452,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,819/452,824 = 452,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,819x = 452,824 × 452,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,819x = 205,049,574,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,049,574,976/304,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,692.89

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