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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,316.69 and 457,629.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,316.69 and 457,629.75 is: 683,687.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,316.69 : 457,629.75 = 457,629.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,316.69/457,629.75 = 457,629.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,316.69x = 457,629.75 × 457,629.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,316.69x = 209,424,988,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,424,988,085.06/306,316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,687.82

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