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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,498 and 453,226.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,498 and 453,226.50 is: 690,472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,498 : 453,226.50 = 453,226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,498/453,226.50 = 453,226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,498x = 453,226.50 × 453,226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,498x = 205,414,260,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,414,260,302.25/297,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,472.74

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