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Finding the Third Proportional to 449,156 and 675,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 449,156 and 675,556 is: 1,016,074.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,156 : 675,556 = 675,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,156/675,556 = 675,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,156x = 675,556 × 675,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,156x = 456,375,909,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,375,909,136/449,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016,074.39

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