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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,060 and 450,942

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,060 and 450,942 is: 682,240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,060 : 450,942 = 450,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,060/450,942 = 450,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,060x = 450,942 × 450,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,060x = 203,348,687,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,348,687,364/298,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,240.78

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