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Finding the Third Proportional to 309,668 and 452,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 309,668 and 452,553 is: 661,367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,668 : 452,553 = 452,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,668/452,553 = 452,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,668x = 452,553 × 452,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,668x = 204,804,217,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,804,217,809/309,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,367.07

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