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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,868 and 451,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,868 and 451,764 is: 602,272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,868 : 451,764 = 451,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,868/451,764 = 451,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,868x = 451,764 × 451,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,868x = 204,090,711,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,090,711,696/338,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,272.01

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