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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,822 and 451,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,822 and 451,700 is: 602,183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,822 : 451,700 = 451,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,822/451,700 = 451,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,822x = 451,700 × 451,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,822x = 204,032,890,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,032,890,000/338,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,183.12

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