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Finding the Third Proportional to 294,552 and 450,394.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 294,552 and 450,394.88 is: 688,691.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,552 : 450,394.88 = 450,394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,552/450,394.88 = 450,394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,552x = 450,394.88 × 450,394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,552x = 202,855,543,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,855,543,426.27/294,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,691.79

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