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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,825 and 451,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,825 and 451,704 is: 602,188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,825 : 451,704 = 451,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,825/451,704 = 451,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,825x = 451,704 × 451,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,825x = 204,036,503,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,036,503,616/338,825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,188.46

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