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Finding the Third Proportional to 325,830 and 455,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 325,830 and 455,192 is: 635,913.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,830 : 455,192 = 455,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,830/455,192 = 455,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,830x = 455,192 × 455,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,830x = 207,199,756,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,199,756,864/325,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,913.69

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