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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,030 and 451,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,030 and 451,413 is: 688,354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,030 : 451,413 = 451,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,030/451,413 = 451,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,030x = 451,413 × 451,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,030x = 203,773,696,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,773,696,569/296,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,354.88

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