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Finding the Third Proportional to 307,968 and 457,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 307,968 and 457,453 is: 679,496.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,968 : 457,453 = 457,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,968/457,453 = 457,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,968x = 457,453 × 457,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,968x = 209,263,247,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,263,247,209/307,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,496.72

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