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Finding the Third Proportional to 297,832 and 453,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 297,832 and 453,768 is: 691,347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,832 : 453,768 = 453,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,832/453,768 = 453,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,832x = 453,768 × 453,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,832x = 205,905,397,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,905,397,824/297,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,347.46

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