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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,922 and 451,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,922 and 451,259 is: 688,136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,922 : 451,259 = 451,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,922/451,259 = 451,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,922x = 451,259 × 451,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,922x = 203,634,685,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,634,685,081/295,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,136.35

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