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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,488.50 and 452,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,488.50 and 452,349 is: 683,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,488.50 : 452,349 = 452,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,488.50/452,349 = 452,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,488.50x = 452,349 × 452,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,488.50x = 204,619,617,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,619,617,801/299,488.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,230.30

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