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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,426 and 451,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,426 and 451,983 is: 614,538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,426 : 451,983 = 451,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,426/451,983 = 451,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,426x = 451,983 × 451,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,426x = 204,288,632,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,288,632,289/332,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,538.67

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