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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,338 and 452,116.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,338 and 452,116.50 is: 682,871.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,338 : 452,116.50 = 452,116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,338/452,116.50 = 452,116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,338x = 452,116.50 × 452,116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,338x = 204,409,329,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,409,329,572.25/299,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,871.30

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