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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,502 and 453,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,502 and 453,225 is: 690,458.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,502 : 453,225 = 453,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,502/453,225 = 453,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,502x = 453,225 × 453,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,502x = 205,412,900,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,412,900,625/297,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,458.89

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