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Finding the Third Proportional to 449,298 and 675,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 449,298 and 675,771 is: 1,016,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,298 : 675,771 = 675,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,298/675,771 = 675,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,298x = 675,771 × 675,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,298x = 456,666,444,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,666,444,441/449,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016,399.90

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