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Finding the Third Proportional to 294,609 and 450,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 294,609 and 450,472 is: 688,794.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,609 : 450,472 = 450,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,609/450,472 = 450,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,609x = 450,472 × 450,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,609x = 202,925,022,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,925,022,784/294,609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,794.38

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