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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,816.25 and 451,693.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,816.25 and 451,693.50 is: 602,176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,816.25 : 451,693.50 = 451,693.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,816.25/451,693.50 = 451,693.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,816.25x = 451,693.50 × 451,693.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,816.25x = 204,027,017,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,027,017,942.25/338,816.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,176.01

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