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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,038 and 456,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,038 and 456,948 is: 669,154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,038 : 456,948 = 456,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,038/456,948 = 456,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,038x = 456,948 × 456,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,038x = 208,801,474,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,801,474,704/312,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,154.00

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