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Finding the Third Proportional to 304,886 and 452,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 304,886 and 452,908 is: 672,794.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,886 : 452,908 = 452,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,886/452,908 = 452,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,886x = 452,908 × 452,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,886x = 205,125,656,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,125,656,464/304,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,794.61

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