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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,506 and 453,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,506 and 453,231 is: 690,467.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,506 : 453,231 = 453,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,506/453,231 = 453,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,506x = 453,231 × 453,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,506x = 205,418,339,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,418,339,361/297,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,467.89

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