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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,002 and 459,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,002 and 459,570 is: 711,121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,002 : 459,570 = 459,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,002/459,570 = 459,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,002x = 459,570 × 459,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,002x = 211,204,584,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,204,584,900/297,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,121.76

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