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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,277 and 451,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,277 and 451,707 is: 688,677.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,277 : 451,707 = 451,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,277/451,707 = 451,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,277x = 451,707 × 451,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,277x = 204,039,213,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,039,213,849/296,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,677.20

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