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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,044 and 450,918

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,044 and 450,918 is: 682,204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,044 : 450,918 = 450,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,044/450,918 = 450,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,044x = 450,918 × 450,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,044x = 203,327,042,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,327,042,724/298,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,204.78

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