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Finding the Third Proportional to 299,514 and 450,490.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 299,514 and 450,490.50 is: 677,569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,514 : 450,490.50 = 450,490.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,514/450,490.50 = 450,490.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,514x = 450,490.50 × 450,490.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,514x = 202,941,690,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,941,690,590.25/299,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,569.97

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