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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,036 and 632,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,036 and 632,952 is: 890,213.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,036 : 632,952 = 632,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,036/632,952 = 632,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,036x = 632,952 × 632,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,036x = 400,628,234,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,628,234,304/450,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,213.75

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