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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,057.06 and 454,821.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,057.06 and 454,821.75 is: 691,716.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,057.06 : 454,821.75 = 454,821.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,057.06/454,821.75 = 454,821.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,057.06x = 454,821.75 × 454,821.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,057.06x = 206,862,824,273.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,862,824,273.06/299,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,716.90

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