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Finding the Third Proportional to 294,190 and 454,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 294,190 and 454,599 is: 702,472.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,190 : 454,599 = 454,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,190/454,599 = 454,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,190x = 454,599 × 454,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,190x = 206,660,250,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,660,250,801/294,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,472.04

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