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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,273 and 448,765

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,273 and 448,765 is: 659,704.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,273 : 448,765 = 448,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,273/448,765 = 448,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,273x = 448,765 × 448,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,273x = 201,390,025,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,390,025,225/305,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,704.67

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