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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,028 and 451,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,028 and 451,410 is: 688,350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,028 : 451,410 = 451,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,028/451,410 = 451,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,028x = 451,410 × 451,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,028x = 203,770,988,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,770,988,100/296,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,350.39

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