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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,635 and 450,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,635 and 450,833 is: 687,504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,635 : 450,833 = 450,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,635/450,833 = 450,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,635x = 450,833 × 450,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,635x = 203,250,393,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,250,393,889/295,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,504.50

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