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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,844 and 451,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,844 and 451,730 is: 602,224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,844 : 451,730 = 451,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,844/451,730 = 451,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,844x = 451,730 × 451,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,844x = 204,059,992,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,059,992,900/338,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,224.01

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