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Finding the Third Proportional to 294,615 and 450,481.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 294,615 and 450,481.50 is: 688,809.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,615 : 450,481.50 = 450,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,615/450,481.50 = 450,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,615x = 450,481.50 × 450,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,615x = 202,933,581,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,933,581,842.25/294,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,809.40

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