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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,507 and 453,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,507 and 453,240 is: 690,492.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,507 : 453,240 = 453,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,507/453,240 = 453,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,507x = 453,240 × 453,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,507x = 205,426,497,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,426,497,600/297,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,492.99

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