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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,560 and 608,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,560 and 608,180 is: 820,940.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,560 : 608,180 = 608,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,560/608,180 = 608,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,560x = 608,180 × 608,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,560x = 369,882,912,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,882,912,400/450,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,940.41

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