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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,823 and 452,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,823 and 452,820 is: 672,672.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,823 : 452,820 = 452,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,823/452,820 = 452,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,823x = 452,820 × 452,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,823x = 205,045,952,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,045,952,400/304,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,672.18

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