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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,832 and 452,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,832 and 452,833 is: 672,690.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,832 : 452,833 = 452,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,832/452,833 = 452,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,832x = 452,833 × 452,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,832x = 205,057,725,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,057,725,889/304,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,690.94

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