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Finding the Third Proportional to 292,260 and 450,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 292,260 and 450,702 is: 695,039.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,260 : 450,702 = 450,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,260/450,702 = 450,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,260x = 450,702 × 450,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,260x = 203,132,292,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,132,292,804/292,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,039.67

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