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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,122 and 457,805.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,122 and 457,805.50 is: 698,335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,122 : 457,805.50 = 457,805.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,122/457,805.50 = 457,805.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,122x = 457,805.50 × 457,805.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,122x = 209,585,875,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,585,875,830.25/300,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,335.60

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