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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,084 and 451,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,084 and 451,650 is: 677,511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,084 : 451,650 = 451,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,084/451,650 = 451,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,084x = 451,650 × 451,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,084x = 203,987,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,987,722,500/301,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,511.00

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