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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,846 and 451,733

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,846 and 451,733 is: 602,228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,846 : 451,733 = 451,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,846/451,733 = 451,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,846x = 451,733 × 451,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,846x = 204,062,703,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,062,703,289/338,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,228.46

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