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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,822 and 452,819

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,822 and 452,819 is: 672,671.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,822 : 452,819 = 452,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,822/452,819 = 452,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,822x = 452,819 × 452,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,822x = 205,045,046,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,045,046,761/304,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,671.42

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