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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,238.25 and 451,700.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,238.25 and 451,700.88 is: 684,129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,238.25 : 451,700.88 = 451,700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,238.25/451,700.88 = 451,700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,238.25x = 451,700.88 × 451,700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,238.25x = 204,033,680,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,033,680,475.77/298,238.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,129.82

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