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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,871 and 452,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,871 and 452,886 is: 672,762.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,871 : 452,886 = 452,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,871/452,886 = 452,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,871x = 452,886 × 452,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,871x = 205,105,728,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,105,728,996/304,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,762.35

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