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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,483 and 452,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,483 and 452,343 is: 683,224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,483 : 452,343 = 452,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,483/452,343 = 452,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,483x = 452,343 × 452,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,483x = 204,614,189,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,614,189,649/299,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,224.72

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