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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,119 and 457,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,119 and 457,802 is: 698,331.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,119 : 457,802 = 457,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,119/457,802 = 457,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,119x = 457,802 × 457,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,119x = 209,582,671,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,582,671,204/300,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,331.90

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