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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,266.75 and 451,741.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,266.75 and 451,741.50 is: 684,187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,266.75 : 451,741.50 = 451,741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,266.75/451,741.50 = 451,741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,266.75x = 451,741.50 × 451,741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,266.75x = 204,070,382,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,070,382,822.25/298,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,187.50

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