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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,254.75 and 451,725.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,254.75 and 451,725.75 is: 684,167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,254.75 : 451,725.75 = 451,725.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,254.75/451,725.75 = 451,725.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,254.75x = 451,725.75 × 451,725.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,254.75x = 204,056,153,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,056,153,213.06/298,254.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,167.32

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