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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,436 and 452,266.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,436 and 452,266.50 is: 683,100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,436 : 452,266.50 = 452,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,436/452,266.50 = 452,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,436x = 452,266.50 × 452,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,436x = 204,544,987,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,544,987,022.25/299,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,100.85

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