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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,054 and 450,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,054 and 450,933 is: 682,227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,054 : 450,933 = 450,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,054/450,933 = 450,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,054x = 450,933 × 450,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,054x = 203,340,570,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,340,570,489/298,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,227.28

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