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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,056 and 450,936

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,056 and 450,936 is: 682,231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,056 : 450,936 = 450,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,056/450,936 = 450,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,056x = 450,936 × 450,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,056x = 203,343,276,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,343,276,096/298,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,231.78

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