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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,442 and 449,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,442 and 449,250 is: 596,337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,442 : 449,250 = 449,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,442/449,250 = 449,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,442x = 449,250 × 449,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,442x = 201,825,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,825,562,500/338,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,337.22

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