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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,430 and 450,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,430 and 450,360 is: 677,367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,430 : 450,360 = 450,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,430/450,360 = 450,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,430x = 450,360 × 450,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,430x = 202,824,129,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,824,129,600/299,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,367.43

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