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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,424 and 453,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,424 and 453,060 is: 601,197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,424 : 453,060 = 453,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,424/453,060 = 453,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,424x = 453,060 × 453,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,424x = 205,263,363,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,263,363,600/341,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,197.82

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