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Finding the Third Proportional to 308,394 and 449,464.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 308,394 and 449,464.50 is: 655,065.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,394 : 449,464.50 = 449,464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,394/449,464.50 = 449,464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,394x = 449,464.50 × 449,464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,394x = 202,018,336,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,018,336,760.25/308,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,065.72

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