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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,248 and 451,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,248 and 451,716 is: 684,153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,248 : 451,716 = 451,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,248/451,716 = 451,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,248x = 451,716 × 451,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,248x = 204,047,344,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,047,344,656/298,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,153.27

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