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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,848 and 411,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,848 and 411,225 is: 554,722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,848 : 411,225 = 411,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,848/411,225 = 411,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,848x = 411,225 × 411,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,848x = 169,106,000,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,106,000,625/304,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,722.36

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