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Finding the Third Proportional to 298,791 and 450,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 298,791 and 450,687 is: 679,802.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,791 : 450,687 = 450,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,791/450,687 = 450,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,791x = 450,687 × 450,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,791x = 203,118,771,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,118,771,969/298,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,802.18

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