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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,929 and 451,264.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,929 and 451,264.50 is: 688,136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,929 : 451,264.50 = 451,264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,929/451,264.50 = 451,264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,929x = 451,264.50 × 451,264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,929x = 203,639,648,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,639,648,960.25/295,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,136.85

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