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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,817 and 451,694

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,817 and 451,694 is: 602,176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,817 : 451,694 = 451,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,817/451,694 = 451,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,817x = 451,694 × 451,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,817x = 204,027,469,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,027,469,636/338,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,176.01

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