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Finding the Third Proportional to 453,808 and 603,756

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Solution

The third proportional to 453,808 and 603,756 is: 803,250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,808 : 603,756 = 603,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,808/603,756 = 603,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,808x = 603,756 × 603,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,808x = 364,521,307,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,521,307,536/453,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,250.07

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