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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,244 and 447,357

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,244 and 447,357 is: 651,365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,244 : 447,357 = 447,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,244/447,357 = 447,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,244x = 447,357 × 447,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,244x = 200,128,285,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,128,285,449/307,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,365.97

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