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Finding the Third Proportional to 294,957 and 455,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 294,957 and 455,474 is: 703,345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,957 : 455,474 = 455,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,957/455,474 = 455,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,957x = 455,474 × 455,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,957x = 207,456,564,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,456,564,676/294,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,345.11

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