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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,274 and 449,082

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,274 and 449,082 is: 660,634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,274 : 449,082 = 449,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,274/449,082 = 449,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,274x = 449,082 × 449,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,274x = 201,674,642,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,674,642,724/305,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,634.85

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