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Finding the Third Proportional to 295,938 and 451,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 295,938 and 451,278 is: 688,157.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,938 : 451,278 = 451,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,938/451,278 = 451,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,938x = 451,278 × 451,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,938x = 203,651,833,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,651,833,284/295,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,157.09

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