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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,250 and 451,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,250 and 451,718 is: 684,154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,250 : 451,718 = 451,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,250/451,718 = 451,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,250x = 451,718 × 451,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,250x = 204,049,151,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,049,151,524/298,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,154.74

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