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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,773.50 and 451,644.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,773.50 and 451,644.75 is: 602,122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,773.50 : 451,644.75 = 451,644.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,773.50/451,644.75 = 451,644.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,773.50x = 451,644.75 × 451,644.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,773.50x = 203,982,980,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,982,980,202.56/338,773.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,122.01

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