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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,434 and 450,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,434 and 450,366 is: 677,376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,434 : 450,366 = 450,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,434/450,366 = 450,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,434x = 450,366 × 450,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,434x = 202,829,533,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,829,533,956/299,434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,376.43

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